Spurs gain edge on Reds

Everton and Liverpool served up a goalless, and surprisingly bloodless, affair in the 231st Merseyside derby.

Tottenham Hotspur then won 2-1 with a double from the in-form Christian Eriksen at Stoke City to join third-placed Liverpool on 67 points and take closer order in the threeway battle for the runners-up spot.

Spurs now have an advantage over Liverpool, with a game in hand.

Bottom team West Bromwich Albion’s plight worsened as Swansea