It’s time to finally find out just how Spursy, Tottenham Hotspur are.
After a promising, yet unexpected, Premier League title challenge ended with two draws and two defeats, including humiliation at the hands of already relegated Newcastle United, Mauricio Pochettino’s men have a point to prove.
And first up as the Lilywhites attempt to prove the meltdown hasn’t left any lasting mental scars are an Everton team now managed by Ronald Koeman who, as Southampton boss, inflicted their other loss at the end of the campaign.
Pochettino has two new stars he can call on as Tottenham visit Goodison Park with Victor Wanyama and Vincent Janssen joining his ranks, and bolstering key positions.