Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admitted that his side learned a “big lesson” against 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, where their scintillating first-half attacking display almost counted for nought during a nerve-wracking end to that European encounter. Today’s clash against Everton, led by former Conte’s player at Chelsea – Frank Lampard – can be the test to check if the lesson is learned as the Spurs are in search of their third successive win in all tournaments.The North Londoners survived a late scare to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 on Wednesday, while the Toffees went down 2-1 to Manchester United last week.Victory over Frankfurt – albeit a nervy one – saw Tottenham maintain their perfect home record in the 2022-23 season with a sixth win from as many matches, and their victorious Premier League streak at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium now stands at seven games, but Conte’s side cannot afford to take Everton lightly.Others google their stadiums, Tottenham’s will be bought by Google itselfThe Spurs are still sitting pretty in third place in the Premier League table with 20 points to their name – four clear of Chelsea having played a game more – but Manchester City are three points ahead with a superior goal difference and are highly unlikely to be usurped this weekend.Frank Lampard’s side had been slowly building momentum after a challenging start to the season, but defeat to the Red Devils leaves them languishing in 12th place in the table, and a four-point chasm separates them from both the relegation zone and the top seven.Everton’s Nigerian Alex Iwobi is in great shape – the former Arsenal winger scored a fifth-minute stunner against Man United, thus continuing his great performances streak.Everton had strung a four-game unbeaten run over Tottenham in all competitions before being demolished 5-0 in North London back in March, but Conte’s side will be wary of taking their foot off the accelerator after their midweek endeavours.🚨 Tottenham want to extend Antonio Conte’s contract and are set to open talks! ✍️🇮🇹 The Italian’s current deal runs out in June 2023. (Source: @Telegraph) pic.twitter.com/cUU8hCg1Gy— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) October 15, 2022 The roster looks pretty similar for both sides – given the number of absent players. Tottenham attacker Dejan Kulusevski was not quite ready to be involved against Frankfurt following his hamstring injury, and Conte has now conceded that the 22-year-old is not worth risking for Saturday either.Kulusevski is also not guaranteed to be back for next week’s clash with Manchester United, but Lucas Moura was fit enough for a substitute cameo in midweek following a tendon issue.Emerson Royal serves the second of a three-game domestic suspension, so Matt Doherty can feel confident about his chances of back-to-back Premier League starts.Richarlison will be desperate to start and score his first Premier League goal for Spurs against his former club while the fresh legs of Ivan Perisic may also be preferred on the left over Ryan Sessegnon.As for the Liverpool Blues, striker Calvert-Lewin was able to come off the bench for 14 minutes against Man United – his first appearance of the season after a knee injury. Even so, Lampard still needs to determine whether the Englishman is ready to start.Lampard confirms Everton are now in talks with Iwobi to sign new contract: “Yes, I know that Thelwell’s speaking with Alex’s people on that front”. 🔵 #EFC“We will see how that one develops”, Lampard says via @RichardBuxton_. pic.twitter.com/kqII5eHxxw— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 13, 2022 Yerry Mina and Mason Holgate need more time to recover while Ben Godfrey, Andros Townsend and Nathan Patterson also remain on the sidelines. Anthony Gordon will serve a suspension after picking up five yellow cards. Abdoulaye Doucoure will be fine to feature despite a family issue.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 11 Friday Brentford – Brighton 2-0 (1-0)/Toney 27, 64 pen/Saturday 14.30: (2.40) Leicester (3.35) Crystal Palace (3.30)17.00: (1.99) Fulham (3.60) Bournemouth (4.20)17.00: (1.79) Wolverhampton (3.60) Nott.Forest (5.60)19.30: (1.55) Tottenham (4.20) Everton (6.75)Sunday 16.00: (5.00) Aston Villa (3.50) Chelsea (1.89)16.00: (6.25) Leeds (4.10) Arsenal (1.63)16.00: (2.03) Man.Utd. (3.50) Newcastle (3.90)16.00: (2.95) Southampton (3.25) West Ham (2.52)18.30: (3.90) Liverpool (3.70) Man.City (2.04)***odds are subject to change
