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Tottenham can't keep riding their luck foreverAfter a succession of near-misses, Spurs conceded at the death against Everton. Ange Postecoglou needs a solution to curb a worrying trend
Everton are masters of the airEverton's effective set pieces - and energy to win the ball back - meant they were more than good value for their point against Tottenham
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Ashley Young - 11 crosses SaturdayYoung had 11 crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
ImpactYoung tied a season high with 11 crosses Saturday, by far his most since he did it on Aug. 26 versus Wolves. He made his second consecutive start Saturday after missing five consecutive matches with an undisclosed injury he suffered on Dec. 10 versus Chelsea. He played 80 minutes before being replaced by Youssef Chermiti.
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Dwight McNeil - 12 crosses in Saturday's drawMcNeil had one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.
ImpactMcNeil recorded 12 crosses (three accurate) Saturday, his fourth match this season with double-digit crosses. He also set a season high with seven corners and added one off-target shot and two chances created. He put in decent work defensively as well as he won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made two clearances. He was subbed off in the 85th minute for Lewis Dobbin.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Assists in Saturday's winCalvert-Lewin assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
ImpactCalvert-Lewin recorded his first assist of the season Saturday as his header in the 30th minute was nicked into the back of the net by Jack Harrison. It initially appeared to be Calvert-Lewin's goal -- it would have been his first since Oct. 29 -- but Harrison got the final touch upon further review. Calvert-Lewin also finished the match with five shots for the second consecutive match and the fifth time this season. He was subbed off in the 85th minute for Beto.
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Jarrad Branthwaite - Scores late equalizerBranthwaite scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur.
ImpactBranthwaite scored the equalizing goal in the 94th minute Saturday as he headed the ball into the back of the net off of Cristian Romero's poor clearance on a free kick. It marked his first goal contribution of the season and just his second shot on target. He was not particularly productive on defense as he made two interceptions and one clearance and did not attempt a tackle for the first time this season.
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