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  1. Everton 2-2 Tottenham: Analysispublished at 17:02 3 February

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    Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport at Goodison Park

    Everton claimed a well-earned point against Tottenham, which brought sheer joy to those inside the stadium, following another pre-match protest over their 10-point deduction.

    Jarrad Branthwaite's late goal may provide inspiration to kick-start their season - even though his team remain short of victories as they fight relegation.

    Everton have now won only one of their past 10 games in all competitions and have remarkably beaten Spurs just once in their past 23 league meetings.

    Manager Sean Dyche said: "There are so many good things and so much character in the team. It shows even when we're stretched, young lads coming off the bench, there are good signs about what we are trying to achieve here amid all the adversity and all the noise."

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  2. Everton 2-2 Tottenham: Key stats published at 14:54 3 February

    • Tottenham have now conceded eight goals in the 90th minute this season, their most in a Premier League campaign and the most of any side in the division this term.

    • Jarrad Branthwaite's 94th minute header was Everton's latest equaliser in a Premier League home game since Cenk Tosun's headed goal in the 97th minute against Tottenham in November 2019.

    • Everton’s equaliser through Jack Harrison (1-1) ended a run of 50 shots and 360 minutes played in the Premier League without a goal for the toffees, since Harrison’s 29th minute strike against Manchester City in December.

    • Richarlison has scored nine goals in his past eight Premier League games for Spurs, netting his sixth brace in the competition overall, of which half have come at Goodison Park (3/6).

  3. Full-time: Everton 2-2 Tottenhampublished at 14:39 3 February

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    Jarrad Branthwaite scored an equaliser deep into injury time, following Richarlison's double, to salvage a point for Everton against Tottenham.

    The hosts looked to be heading for a deflating defeat but the despair turned to joy as defender Branthwaite converted at the back post in the 94th minute.

    The result momentarily takes the Toffees out of the relegation zone on goal difference, before Luton visit Newcastle later on Saturday.

    Before that late leveller, in-form Richarlison looked like returning to haunt his former side with a delightful double in front of the Gwladys Street End.

    It took the visitors just four minutes to prise open the Toffees backline as Destiny Udogie pulled the ball back for Richarlison to guide home a lovely volley from eight yards out, and after the hosts drew level, he curled in a sumptuous second from the edge of the box.

    Everton had improved in between those goals and Dominic Calvert-Lewin nodded over the crossbar before the striker's header from close range flicked in off Jack Harrison for the leveller.

    Sean Dyche's side went in search for another equaliser and substitute Youssef Chermiti came close late on before Branthwaite bundled in to bring much-needed relief.

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  4. Sutton's predictions: Everton v Tottenhampublished at 11:01 3 February

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    BBC pundit Chris Sutton is taking on Ski Sunday presenter Ed Leigh for this weekend's Premier League predictions.

    Sutton's prediction: 2-2

    This is a tricky time for Everton, who have not won any of their past five league games and go to Manchester City next weekend. They are back in the relegation zone and the goals have dried up as well - they have only scored twice in their past six games in all competitions.

    It is worth remembering though, that they were unlucky not to get anything from the reverse of this fixture before Christmas, when Tottenham only just held on to win.

    Spurs are still missing Son Heung-min but they found a way to beat Brentford in midweek and I don't think they will struggle to score here, either.

    Despite that, I just have a feeling that Everton will not lose, even if I do not quite see them getting the win they need so badly.

    Sean Dyche's side got their best result of last season when they went to Brighton and won 5-1, and Tottenham's expansive style might give them more joy on the counter-attack here, even if I do think Spurs will create plenty of chances too.

    Ed's prediction: I can see this being tight even though it is bottom three versus top four. Everton need to rediscover their form at the start of the season, while Spurs have been winning but they have been chaotic at times in the past couple of games. 1-2

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  5. Everton v Tottenham: Pick of the statspublished at 12:02 2 February

    • Everton are winless in their past 10 Premier League home games against Tottenham since a 2-1 victory in December 2012 (D7 L3). Each of the past four meetings between the sides at Goodison Park has ended level.

    • Tottenham are looking to complete their first league double over Everton since 2017-18. They have won more Premier League games (30) and scored more Premier League goals (100) against the Toffees than they have against any other opponent.

    • Everton have failed to score in their past three Premier League matches, attempting 41 shots without success. The Toffees have not gone four in a row without a goal since February/March 2022 under Frank Lampard.

    • Tottenham remain the only side to have scored in every Premier League game this season, netting in each of their past 34 in the competition. However, they have kept just one clean sheet in their past 13 league games, shipping 25 goals in total in this run.

    • Since the start of December, Everton have kept more Premier League clean sheets than any other team (six in nine matches). Between November 2022 and November 2023, the Toffees kept just seven clean sheets in 38 league matches.

    • Richarlison scored Tottenham's opener in their 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture in December. No player to have previously played for Everton in the Premier League has scored home and away against the Toffees in the same campaign before.

    • Jordan Pickford registered his 70th Premier League clean sheet in Everton's goalless draw with Fulham, only the ninth English goalkeeper to reach that total. Since his debut in January 2016, only four goalkeepers have kept more clean sheets: Ederson, David de Gea, Hugo Lloris and Alisson, with Pickford facing at least 200 more shots on target than any of those four in that time.

  6. 'If you break the rules then you deserve a punishment'published at 10:37 2 February

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    Luton Town chief executive Gary Sweet has been speaking to BBC Three Counties Radio about points deductions in the Premier League this season.

    Everton are appealing a 10-point deduction, while both the Toffees and Nottingham Forest face hearings for alleged financial breaches.

    The situation drastically impacts the relegation picture, which Luton are currently featuring in.

    Sweet told the Luton in the Prem podcast: "We had a 30-point deduction in one season, we had a point deduction from the FA that they have never awarded to anyone else. I think I should be sitting here saying I don't really care about anyone else, as there wasn't an awful lot of sympathy for us back then .

    "First of all, if you break the rules then you deserve a punishment.

    "There needs to a lot happen to reshape the rules so that punishments happen, are quicker and swifter. Almost in real time.

    "We are part of that now as we have a 5% share in the Premier League and we are letting our voice be heard in this area too. We hope to help shape that.

    "I would like to get to a point in the game where no points are deducted because rules are so tight and that people have to operate within them. At the minute, ultimately they're not.

    "All I will say is, in our instance, we've got a track record where fans got involved and made a difference. So I would urge other fans to get involved if they're not happy with their ownership."

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  7. 'Holgate's got a point to prove'published at 21:36 1 February

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    Sheffield United have signed Everton defender Mason Holgate on loan until the end of the season.

    The Yorkshireman is Chris Wilder's third signing of the transfer window.

    "Mason's desire to come here and join our fight is huge for me," said Wilder. "He's got a point to prove, he's a local lad who knows what Sheffield United are all about, he has his finger on the pulse and knows what to expect here.

    "He's got valuable Premier League experience and can play all across the back which gives us options. Like Ben (Brereton Diaz) and Ivo (Grbic), we expect Mason to play a big part in the remainder of the season."

  8. Chances of bringing in deadline day signings 'improbable'published at 18:21 1 February

    Earlier on Thursday, Sean Dyche said the chances of bringing in any new players before the transfer window closes are "improbable".

    The Toffees have been careful with their spending in January and Dyche instead preferred to stress the importance of holding onto their own key players during the January transfer window.

    There is still a "possibility" that defender Mason Holgate could join Sheffield United though.

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  9. 'Agents haven’t been that busy'published at 16:42 1 February

    BBC Sport pundit Michael Brown

    I met a scout at a game against Brentford and when he mentioned his club, he said; "We’re frightened to death of breaking any rules, so it looks like we can’t do much at all."

    That tells you everything.

    Everyone is very limited - there are few ins and outs and a few swap deals but nothing significant.

    Usually the big deals have a knock-on effect as it releases a couple and we get movement, but it’s been very quiet and agents have not been that busy.

    I think there are lots of late deals to happen but will we see a bigger one? I don’t know.

    Chelsea's Armando Broja seems to be getting all of the speculation at this point in the day.

    Michael Brown was speaking to BBC Sport's Katie Stafford

  10. 'Shared responsibility' to score goals - Dychepublished at 15:59 1 February

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    Everton manager Sean Dyche says it is a "shared responsibility" for his team to find the net after a relatively poor return of goals in recent matches.

    The Toffees have been extremely solid defensively, keeping six clean sheets in their past nine Premier League games.

    However, including FA Cup ties, they have managed only two goals in their past six outings and they have failed to score in their past three league matches, despite having a total of 41 attempts at goal in those games.

    "It tells you you've got a competitive side that's performing in the right way to create all of those things," said Dyche when asked about those and other statistics of his side's attacking record this season. "But you've got to score a goal.

    "The braveness to miss is always key for me. It's the demand on the side of each other, not just us as coaches. It's about the group and the collective ownership. We ask them to work hard as a group defensively, we ask them to work hard in attack, which they are doing.

    "It's a shared responsibility. It's not about one person. The attitude's right towards it - the stats support the performances. I've always wanted to play effective football, that is supportive at the other end with the clean sheets we're keeping.

    "The balance is there but the moment of truth is the bit that pays you back. That moment of clarity in front of goal or that final pass is the icing on the cake. A lot of our performance-level stats are very strong but you've got to take advantage of those stats by scoring at one end and stopping it at the other.

    "We've got to make sure we focus on that, but it is pleasing in one way that the team is being effective to create those chances."

  11. Dyche on Holgate latest, retaining core of squad and Spurspublished at 14:09 1 February

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    Everton manager Sean Dyche has been speaking to the press before his side's Premier League fixture at home to Tottenham on Saturday.

    Here are the main headlines from his news conference:

    • Dyche said it is "improbable" the club will make any new signings before the 23:00 GMT transfer deadline. There is a "possibility" that defender Mason Holgate could join Sheffield United in what Dyche described as a "very favourable deal" for the Toffees.

    • The Everton boss said it was more important to him to retain the core members of his first-team squad during the January transfer window: "The balance I've spoken of many times is that of course the club is looking at the financial side, but equally we're not in a position where we have to start losing players. That's a key thing for me as the manager with the group we've got, especially as stretched as it is. We're very intent on this current group staying together."

    • Idrissa Gana Gueye is back at the club following Senegal's exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, but will be assessed before a decision is made about his potential involvement against Tottenham.

    • Seamus Coleman, Amadou Onana and Arnaud Danjuma are all doubtful to be involved while midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure is "on the grass" but not yet training with the first team.

    • On Saturday's opponents Spurs: "They sign players - they sign quality. Ange Postecoglou has adapted them to what he wants and I'd imagine he's still working on that and getting it to where he really wants it to be. They're having a very strong season and you saw on Wednesday night [against Brentford] that they've got the mentality to go with it."

    • Asked about whether he receives or seeks any updates about the club's appeal against a 10-point deduction for breaching financial rules, Dyche said: "We just wait and see when it comes out. The last time, it came out of the blue. I didn't get a heads up - it was literally half an hour before. So we wait and see."

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  12. Everton provided further £30m by 777 Partnerspublished at 11:06 1 February

    Shamoon Hafez, BBC Sport

    Everton have been provided a further £30m in funding from prospective owners 777 Partners, taking the total loan from the American investment firm to £180m.

    The company agreed to purchase owner Farhad Moshiri’s 94% stake in September, but are will awaiting approval of the takeover from the Premier League.

    777 were aiming to complete the deal before Christmas but checks remain ongoing and they are hopeful of a resolution this month.

    Everton’s appeal hearing over their 10-point deduction began this week and an outcome should be revealed by mid-February.

  13. Your ideal final day of the transfer windowpublished at 07:51 1 February

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    On Wednesday, we asked you what Everton's ideal final day of business in the January transfer window would look like.

    Here is a selection of your responses:

    Ken: An ideal window would be Michael Keane andMason Holgate sold, a young promising centre-half to come in on loan and Andre Gomes to extend contract on lower salary.

    Morton: Antonee Robinson . He's a solid full back good enough and young. Enough said.

    TJ: Legitimately as long as we keep Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana and maybe get a loan signing for a winger who can play both sides and in the centre of midfield, I'd be happy. I have faith in our team.

    Zak: The dream, sell DCL for £60m, bring in Erling Haaland for £52m. In reality though a loan move for Willy Gnonto from Leeds would be welcome support on the wings. It'd be good to get someone back in the engine room with the injuries and Idrissa Gueye yet to return.

    G Forshaw: We are weak up front - a striker desperately needed!

  14. Follow the final day of the transfer window livepublished at 07:25 1 February

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    Whether it turns out to be a day of high drama or a pretty quiet one for your club, you can rarely take your eye off transfer deadline day.

    Are you hoping for a rush of late deals or expecting a relaxed one?

    Follow our live text coverage throughout the day here