Tottenham put five past struggling Everton

Tottenham revived their bid to finish in the Premier League’s top four with a 5-0 rout of Everton that pushed the woeful visitors deeper into relegation danger.

Antonio Conte’s side ran riot in north London after Michael Keane’s own goal started the spree early in the first half.

Son Heung-min increased Tottenham’s advantage and Harry Kane bagged the third before the interval.

Sergio Reguilon made it four and Kane netted again to complete the demolition.

Tottenham’s second successive league victory moved them up to seventh, three points behind fourth placed Arsenal, who have played one game less than their north London rivals.

Conte has frequently bemoaned the “ups and downs” of life as Tottenham manager, pointing to the club’s history of inconsistency as proof it will take time for him to make an impact.

The last few weeks have underlined Conte’s concerns, with victory at champions Manchester City followed by a dismal defeat against lowly Burnley.

The swaggering display against Everton, which came immediately after an embarrassing FA Cup loss at second tier Middlesbrough, at least provided hope that the Italian could turn the tide eventually.

For slumping Everton, the alarm bells are ringing after a fourth defeat in five league games since Frank Lampard replaced the sacked Rafael Benitez.

Lampard’s team are languishing just one point and one place above the relegation zone.

Although they have a game in hand on third bottom Burnley, this wretched surrender suggests there is a serious chance of Everton being condemned to play outside the top tier for the first time since 1954.

Everton keeper Jordan Pickford was celebrating his 28th birthday and his 200th Premier League appearance.

But Pickford’s hopes of a day to remember were dashed on a chastening evening for Everton. (AFP)