FRANKLY IT'S NOT FOR US

THOMAS FRANK doesn't think Spurs are title contenders despite soaring up to third after condemning Everton to a first defeat at their new home.

- BY CARL MARKHAM

leadership, defending better and better, using his pace and more clever positions than at the start of the season.

Two first-half headers from Micky van der Ven were followed by Pape Sarr nodding home late on to make it 13 points from 15 away from home.

They sit just five points behind north London rivals Arsenal in the table.

And November could be a huge month for them as they face fellow top-four contenders Chelsea and Manchester United before heading to the Emirates for the derby. But when asked whether Spurs could enter the title race, gaffer Frank said: “No, I think there are a few teams ahead of us.”