Point saved, but Spurs feel the heat

Tottenham 2 Everton 2

Tottenham Hotspur began the day third in the Premier League but ended it overtaken by Chelsea, and their fans will also be wondering whether that sudden warmth they felt yesterday afternoon was the late arrival of spring in North London or Arsenal breathing down their necks — in fifth place and now only two points behind their local rivals.

Everton, though, are surely no longer serious pursuers after a result that keeps them six points behind the home side. A goal down after only 34 seconds, David Moyes’ men came back to lead 2-1 but a late charge from Tottenham brought the reward of a scrambled equaliser.