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Tottenham Hotspur triumphs over Burnley in thrilling encounter


Tottenham Hotspur kicks off the Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Burnley, thanks to Richarlison's double and Brennan Johnson's late goal.



Tottenham Hotspur kicked off the Thomas Frank era with a bang, thrashing newly promoted Burnley 3-0 on the opening day of the Premier League season. Richarlison stole the show with a dazzling double, including an acrobatic scissor kick that left the Burnley defense bewildered. The Brazilian striker's performance was a testament to his skill and athleticism, earning him repeated applause from the home crowd.


Mohammed Kudus set the tone for Tottenham's dominance with a pinpoint cross that found Richarlison, who slotted the ball past Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. The Spurs' attack was relentless, with Kudus and Richarlison combining beautifully to double the lead just before the hour mark. Brennan Johnson sealed the win with a cool finish after Pape Matar Sarr's excellent hold-up play and pass.


Thomas Frank's side controlled the game, despite some nervous moments in defense. Cristian Romero's wayward passing gave Burnley some opportunities, but Spurs' ruthless finishing saw them through. The win marks a promising start to the season under Frank's leadership, and the team will look to build on this momentum in their next match against Manchester City.




Tottenham recovered well from their UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG, showing no signs of a hangover in their match against Burnley. The game got off to a lively start, with Lucas Bergvall forcing a great save from Martin Dubravka on his debut. However, Spurs soon took the lead after Burnley lost possession in their defensive third, allowing Mohammed Kudus to find Richarlison, who scored with a well-placed shot into the corner.


Burnley's manager Scott Parker ditched his team's promotion-winning formation and opted for a five-at-the-back system for the opening day match against Tottenham. This tactical switch seemed to confuse his side, and they struggled to make an impact in the first half. However, Burnley grew into the game, with Josh Laurent, Lyle Foster, and Hannibal Mejbri testing Tottenham's defense with several shots.




Burnley players felt they had a legitimate penalty claim when Pedro Porro barged Jaidon Anthony over in the box, but referee Michael Oliver wasn't convinced, blowing for halftime shortly after the incident. Despite the setback, Burnley looked to regroup and mount a comeback in the second half.


Tottenham came out strong after halftime, with Richarlison having a promising chance to score again. He was given space in the box, but his low shot was blocked by Martin Dúbravka. Just a few minutes later, Richarlison did score his second goal, doubling Tottenham's lead with an impressive acrobatic scissor kick.


The match became intense and end-to-end, with Burnley taking the initiative and creating scoring opportunities. Hannibal Mejbri and Jaidon Anthony both came close to scoring, but their efforts were thwarted by Guglielmo Vicario's sharp reflexes. Burnley ultimately paid the price for their missed chances when Richarlison scored a stunning acrobatic volley off Mohammed Kudus' delivery, doubling Tottenham's lead on the hour mark.

 



Tottenham sealed the win when Brennan Johnson broke through the Burnley defense and skillfully chipped the ball over the onrushing Martin Dúbravka. This decisive moment effectively ended the contest, securing a comfortable victory for Spurs. The win marked a fifth consecutive season where Tottenham has triumphed in their opening home league match, while Burnley suffered their fourth straight opening-day defeat in the Premier League.


Upcoming Matches:

  • Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City: August 23, 12:30 WAT, Etihad Stadium
  • AFC Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur: August 30, 15:00 WAT, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: September 13, 17:30 WAT, London Stadium
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