Tottenham Begin Frank Era with 3–0 Win Over Burnley in Season Opener 

Tottenham Begin Frank Era with 3–0 Win Over Burnley in Season Opener

Tottenham Hotspur opened the Premier League season under new boss Thomas Frank with a confident 3–0 victory against promoted Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Richarlison stole the show, netting either side of half-time with two superb finishes,first a deft volley from a Mohammed Kudus cross in the 10th minute, followed by a spectacular scissor-kick in the 60th minute . Brennan Johnson completed the scoring six minutes later with a composed finish at the end of a swift counterattack initiated by a defensive regain from Richarlison .

Tottenham’s home debut for Frank was backed by attacking flair and intensity. Kudus, making an immediate impact after his club-record move, set up both of Richarlison’s goals and was praised as a standout alongside the Brazilian striker .

Despite Burnley matching Spurs in shot volume, they lacked cutting edge in the final third. The Clarets were also undone by the newly enforced eight-second rule for goalkeepers, with Martin Dúbravka penalized early and giving Spurs a corner in a rare situation . Still, Tottenham exerted control, capitalizing on both possession and precision.

Statistically, Tottenham outpaced Burnley in expected goals (xG) by an estimated margin of 2.33 to 1.10, while maintaining strong possession and passing efficiency—68% ball share and 88% pass accuracy .

Frank, making his first league appearance in charge, remarked on the performance as solid though not flawless. He highlighted Richarlison’s work ethic and finishing as key strengths and lauded Kudus for immediately showing his value to the squad .

Tottenham’s emphatic start puts early pressure on title contenders while raising expectations for consistency under Frank.

Can Richarlison sustain this level of form, and will the growing partnership with Kudus grow into one of the Premier League’s most potent attacking duos, like Son and Kane?