Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley – Premier League Match Report
Final Score
Tottenham Hotspur 1–0 Burnley
Spurs started their new Premier League season with a hard-fought win at home, thanks to an early strike from Richarlison.
Key Moments
- The decisive goal came in the 10th minute when Burnley’s new goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka was penalized under the new eight-second rule. He held the ball too long, the referee awarded a corner, and from that play Mohammed Kudus crossed brilliantly for Richarlison, who volleyed home.
- This was the first major enforcement of the new goalkeeper time-wasting law in the Premier League, and it directly led to Tottenham’s goal.
- Burnley grew into the game with more possession in the second half but failed to create clear scoring chances.
- Tottenham’s defense remained solid, ensuring goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario had very little to do.
Tactical Analysis
- Tottenham looked sharp and well-organized under their new manager Thomas Frank, pressing high and punishing Burnley’s mistakes.
- Burnley, despite having more of the ball after halftime, lacked creativity in the final third and couldn’t break through Spurs’ disciplined defense.
Player Ratings
| Player |
Rating |
Comment |
| Richarlison |
8/10 |
Scored the only goal with a clinical finish. |
| Mohammed Kudus |
7.5/10 |
Assisted the goal, lively throughout. |
| Guglielmo Vicario |
7/10 |
Kept a clean sheet, steady when called upon. |
| Martin Dúbravka |
5/10 |
Costly mistake with the 8-second violation, otherwise solid. |
| Tottenham Defense |
7/10 |
Strong, well-organized, denied Burnley clear opportunities. |
| Burnley Midfield |
6/10 |
Controlled spells of possession but little end product. |
Managerial Impact
This was the first Premier League match for Thomas Frank as Tottenham boss, and he marked his debut with a win and a clean sheet. The disciplined structure of Spurs suggests a promising start to his tenure.
Summary Table
| Aspect |
Detail |
| Final Score |
Tottenham 1–0 Burnley |
| Goal Scorer |
Richarlison (10’) |
| Key Incident |
New 8-second rule enforced on Dúbravka → Spurs goal |
| Tottenham Strength |
Sharp pressing, solid defense, clinical attack |
| Burnley Weakness |
More possession but lacked creativity upfront |
| Manager’s Note |
Thomas Frank begins Spurs career with a victory |
⚽ Tottenham begin their campaign with confidence, while Burnley will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid early struggles in the season.
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