Everton and Tottenham Hotspur couldn’t be separated today during their Premier League encounter as they played out a bore 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.

The two main talking points will be the penalty appeals that were turned down for each side, but after the game, both manager’s found positives from the match.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas: “It was very tight, a good game, we had good moments and a great first half with pressing and good attacking combinations and we should have gone ahead in the first half. The second half evened itself out and in the last 30 minutes they had a go at us.

“We still managed to slot in a couple of situations in the second half. The result is fair and with a bit more luck we could have gone ahead in the first half. Good point in the end. We could have gone second but, considering Everton’s aspirations, it was important to get a point.”

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas speaking to BBC Sport about Hugo Lloris’ head knock: “Hugo still doesn’t remember the incident with Lukaku so he lost consciousness there but he seemed assertive and determined to continue and showed great character and personality. We decided to keep him on based on that.

“You see the player is focused and driven. It was a big knock but he looked composed and ready to continue on. The call always belongs to me. Brad [Friedel] was ready to come in but the person Hugo his there were enough signs for him to continue.”

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen: “Hugo Lloris had contact with Romelu Lukaku, but Hugo is a strong man. The doctor thinks it was better to take him off but he is a guy who thought he could help the team by staying on to give us an extra substitution.

“I think there was contact for my penalty appeal, that was why he didn’t give me a yellow card but it would have been harsh for Everton. I think there was a similar one in the second half, with Seamus Coleman being brought down. I think it was also Seamus in the first half so at the end we can shake hands.”

“If you see second half it was a good point because Everton were very strong.” 

Everton manager Roberto Martinez: “In any season you want to be in a strong position in the final third of the season.”

“We have been very pleased with the start of the season and the way the squad is shaping up, now it is a matter of getting through the middle third of the campaign and seeing where that takes us.

“It is in our DNA to win trophies and leagues, and we need to use that to our advantage.

“You always work towards that. How long is it going to take? It could be a season, but remember that there is a huge difference between us and the group of teams working at a certain financial level.

“But I always believe in football it is not always about finances. You just need the time to bridge that gap you have.

“We are not financially fighting with the clubs who are spending to win the league or get into the Champions League but I believe with the characters we have at the club we can challenge that but it will take time to bridge the gap.”