Tottenham Hotspur ascended to third place in the Premier League standings after securing a dominant 3-0 victory over Everton, capitalizing on losses by several top-flight rivals.
The win on Sunday concluded the ninth round of fixtures and propelled Tottenham into a coveted podium position. They now hold 17 points.
Goals from Dutch defender Van de Ven in the 19th and 45th minutes put Tottenham firmly in control. Senegalese midfielder Pape Mater Sarr added a third goal in the 89th minute, sealing the comprehensive win.
Tottenham benefited from unexpected defeats suffered by current champions Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea in the same round. Sunderland also sits on 17 points, placing fourth in the league.
Portuguese international João Palhinha started for the North London club in the match. Everton remains in 14th place with 11 points after the loss.
Arsenal currently leads the Premier League table with 22 points. Bournemouth is in second place with 18 points.