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Merseyside vs. North London: Round two. Liverpool secured the bragging rights in incredible fashion on Saturday against Arsenal – firing four in 20 first-half minutes en route to a 5-1 success – in a result that would have brought a much-needed smile to the Spurs fraternity. Now it’s Tottenham’s turn to show their neighbours how it’s done by denting Everton’s charge for a top four spot. Welcome to LIVE coverage of the clash from White Hart Lane. The ball gets rolling in 45 minutes.

Premier League / Matchday 25
White Hart Lane / 09.02.2014
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The Editorial Team
ByThe Editorial Team

Updated 09/02/2014 at 15:21 GMT

90+3'
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Defoe almost doubles Tottenham's lead late on but the Toronto-bound forward is denied by Howard's legs. And that’s it! Spurs claim the three points!
90+2'
Barry drifts, almost in slow motion, into the penalty area. It's hacked clear. A final battle cry of 'Come on you Spurs'. The clock is running down.
90+1'
Three added minutes signalled.
90'
Deulofeu... McGeady... Baines... McGeady... Great play from the visitors. They can't fashion a chance though!
89'
Martinez points this way and that, but it's just not happened for his troops in this second half.
88'
The home fans release a collective roar as Bentaleb ushers a bouncing ball out for a goal-kick.
87'
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Dembele picks up the first yellow card of the match.
86'
Townsend, who has been fairly quiet since joining the action, tries to weave his way down the left. Coleman does well.
85'
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Tim Sherwood just couldn't resist. On comes Defoe for Lennon. We're going to see 4-4-2 after all!
84'
Everton fans won't like this. Tottenham have the ball, right down the other end of the pitch.
83'
The most recent spell of Everton pressure comes to an end when Lennon is upended.
82'
Deulofeu embarks on a mazy run through the middle before feeding McGeady... The Scottish winger's cross takes a deflection, loops up into the air and almost finds Lloris' top corner. The Spurs stopper clings on.
81'
Into the final 10 minutes... Can Everton find a leveller?
80'
Gareth Barry heads the ball back across the penalty area but Tottenham manage to clear the danger.
79'
Deulofeu goes to ground after a clumsy challenge from Rose... Free-kick in a very tasty area!
78'
Not much happened in minute 78.
77'
Howard calmly dummies his way past an en-rushing Adebayor. Great stuff.
76'
Adebayor lashes over the top from outside the area. Almost a second for the hosts.
75'
Spurs are looking slightly more composed on the ball, but it's still shaky times in defence.
74'
Rose and Barkley engage in a mini-tussle on the halfway line. The Everton man wins the duel, but the Spurs man wins the throw.