On the first matchday of the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur delivered a commanding performance, defeating Burnley 3-0. Richarlison was the standout player, scoring twice, first in the 9th minute of the first half and then again in the 59th minute of the second half, showcasing his exceptional finishing skills. Brennan Johnson capped off a fantastic team effort by netting the third goal in the 65th minute.
Richarlison’s first goal was a powerful strike that left Burnley’s goalkeeper, Martin Dúbravka, unable to respond after he received a well-placed cross from Mohammed Kudus.
The Brazilian forward was highly effective throughout the match, attempting 5 shots on target and completing 8 successful passes, making him the man of the match.
Brennan Johnson also played a pivotal role, contributing with 1 goal, completing 15 passes accurately, recovering possession twice, and attempting 2 shots at goal.
In a memorable moment, Tottenham’s defender Pedro Porro skillfully maneuvered past Burnley’s Quilindschy Hartman with a slick nutmeg during the closing minutes of the match.
Tottenham’s head coach, Thomas Frank, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Guglielmo Vicario in goal, supported by a defensive line of Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Djed Spence. Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus, Pape Matar Sarr, and Brennan Johnson controlled the midfield, while Richarlison formed the lone striker up front.
Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, opted for a 5-4-1 setup with Martin Dúbravka in goal, supported by a defensive line of Oliver Sonne, Kyle Walker, Hjalmar Ekdal, Maxime Estève, and Quilindschy Hartman. The midfield consisted of Hannibal Mejbri, Josh Cullen, Joshua Laurent, and Jaidon Anthony, with Lyle Foster leading the attack.
The match referee, Michael Oliver, ensured a fair game for both teams.
Looking ahead, Tottenham will face Manchester City in their next fixture, while Burnley will play at home against Sunderland at Turf Moor.
The result places Tottenham at the top of the table with 3 points, while Burnley remains at the bottom with no points.
Substitutions for Tottenham
70’ 2T – Richarlison was replaced by Dominic Solanke, and Archie Gray was substituted for Rodrigo Bentancur.
79’ 2T – Lucas Bergvall made way for João Palhinha, and Brennan Johnson was replaced by Wilson Odobert.
84’ 2T – Mohammed Kudus was substituted for Mathys Tel.
Substitutions for Burnley
62’ 2T – Joshua Laurent was replaced by Lesley Ugochukwu, and Hannibal Mejbri was substituted for Bruun Larsen.
73’ 2T – Oliver Sonne came off for Loum Tchaouna, and Lyle Foster was replaced by Zian Flemming.
85’ 2T – Jaidon Anthony was substituted for Marcus Edwards.