Jonathan Woodgate made an outstanding debut appearance for Tottenham as they drew 0-0 away to Everton in the Premier League on Wednesday.
In the clash at Goodison Park, the Toffees failed to take full advantage of neighbours Liverpool's increasingly shambolic season.
With the Reds losing at West Ham, Everton could have been sitting pretty in fourth spot in the table, five points ahead of their troubled city rivals.
But in the end, David Moyes' men had to settle for just one point and a lead of three over the Anfield side in the table.
Tottenham had Woodgate making his debut and the north Londoners - who can only qualify realistically for Europe by winning the Carling Cup - were able to almost cruise to a point.
Everton needed to take command, but never did - with a wasted 10-yard effort from Andrew Johnson their best chance.