Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp lost 1-0 at home to Everton thanks to a quickly taken free kick which allowed Steven Pienaar to fire home via a deflection. "They are a difficult team to play against," Redknapp said.

"We gave a terrible goal away - we switched off at the free-kick and they are very difficult to beat when they have their noses in front.

"We turned our back on the ball, they play a short one and it's in the back of the net with half of us not looking at the ball. It cost us the game."

It was Redknapp's first home defeat and only his second since taking charge.

"We've had a fantastic run, without that we would be in big trouble," he added.

"We've now got West Ham and then Manchester United in the league next and they are two very tough games."