Premier League: After Tottenham’s 5-0 thrashing of Everton on Monday, which moved the hapless visitors closer to relegation, Antonio Conte encouraged his team to compete for a top-four finish in the Premier League. After Michael Keane’s own goal early in the first half, Conte’s side went on a rampage in north London. Tottenham’s lead was doubled by Son Heung-min, and Harry Kane added a third before the break. Sergio Reguilon added a fourth goal, and Kane added another to finish the rout. Spurs moved up to seventh place in the Premier League, three points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, who have played one game fewer than their north London rivals.
Conte has frequently lamented the “ups and downs” of life as Tottenham manager, citing the club’s history of inconsistency as proof that he will need time to establish himself.
Conte’s concerns have been highlighted in recent weeks, with a win over champions Manchester City followed by a humiliating loss to lowly Burnley.
The swaggering display against Everton, which came after a dismal FA Cup defeat to second-tier Middlesbrough, gave hope that the Italian may eventually turn the tide.
“It was an enjoyable game. Conte added, “It’s also a good response after the last defeat.” “It’s insufficient. The players and I are both vying for first place at the table.
“We have to take this responsibility in the last 12 games to give everything. I want an answer from my players against Manchester United on Saturday.
“I want to see if we’re getting better in a tough game against an important team fighting with us for the top four.”
Everton’s alarm bells are sounding after their fourth defeat in five league games since Frank Lampard took over after Rafael Benitez was ousted.
Lampard’s side is just one point and one position above the relegation zone.
Despite having a game in hand on third-bottom Burnley, Everton’s dreadful loss means they are in serious danger of being relegated to the second tier for the first time since 1954.
“When I first walked in, I could sense apprehension over relegation. This endeavour isn’t as difficult as I had anticipated; I knew it would be difficult “Lampard remarked.
“Individual errors led to goals which took the game away from us. When you know what’s coming and fall foul of it, that’s the most disappointing thing.
“The reaction was not good enough. It was the reaction of a team used to losing away from home. We need to sort it out.”
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