Nice one Steve. A Spurs mate from work gave me an armload of stats about how (relatively) poor both Everton and Spurs have been in the Premiership down the years - like it needed a load of statistics to tell fans of both clubs that. Anyway, the only one that really matters was another 3 points won at 'the Lane', making it three wins there in 3 years. Our away form still conspires to put further emphasis on our appalling performances at home this season. The bad news, and there was plenty, sees Yakubu gone for the season to an achilles injury and Louis Saha picking up a hamstring putting him out (probably) for a couple of weeks. Who knows what predictions you can make when a 30-year old, injury prone power striker goes down with this type of injury.
What we do collectively know is that our near goal-scoring future is likely to lie with young Victor Anichebe leading the line, possibly supported by Tim Cahill. Reverting to Moyes' trusted 4-5-1 formation is on the cards, only this time at least it is forced and not by choice. I like Vic's aptitude and maybe a run in the team with a set role could see him develop a bit? I would imagine most pressure will be on the midfield trio of Cahill, Osman and Pienaar to provide a more realistic goal threat.
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