Spurs hammer dismal Everton to boost top four bid

Antonio Conte's side ran riot in north London after Michael Keane's own goal started the spree early in the first half. Son Heung-min increased Tottenham's advantage and Harry Kane bagged the third before the interval. Sergio Reguilon made it four and Kane netted again to complete the demolition.

Tottenham's second successive league victory moved them up to seventh, three points behind fourth placed Arsenal, who have played one game less than their north London rivals.

Conte has frequently bemoaned the "ups and downs" of life as Tottenham manager, pointing to the club's history of inconsistency as proof it will take time for him to make an impact. The last few weeks have underlined Conte's concerns, with victory at champions Manchester City followed by a dismal defeat against lowly Burnley. The swaggering display against Everton, which came immediately after an embarrassing FA Cup loss at second tier Middlesbrough.