Tottenham 2 Everton 0:Harry Redknapp's side moved within striking distance of Premier League leaders Manchester City after coasting to victory over Everton tonight thanks to goals from Aaron Lennon and Benoit Assou-Ekotto.
Knowing a win would put them level with second-place Manchester United, Tottenham started nervously, but Lennon cut in from the right after getting on the end of Assou-Ekotto’s brilliant crossfield pass and slotted past Tim Howard to settle the home crowd’s nerves.
The full back then added a second just after the hour when he blasted a 30-yard shot which flew past Howard off Tim Cahill’s backside to seal the success.
The win marks another chapter in a remarkable resurgence for Spurs, who began the season with two hidings but have recovered to go on a run of one defeat in 18 games. They are now level with United and within three points of leaders Manchester City.
Indeed, Spurs have a real chance of cracking the Manchester clubs’ grip on the league this weekend when they will move joint top if they beat Wolves, with City not playing until Monday.
