Spurs beat Burnley 3-0 as Richarlison shines

An editorial look at Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Burnley and what it signals about the early season under the new setup.

Tottenham boss on Richarlison Eberechi Eze and home win

Tottenham opened their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 win over Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Thomas Frank rotated three players from the side that lost to PSG, bringing in Brennan Johnson, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall. The opener came after 10 minutes when Mohammed Kudus delivered a sharp cross from the right the Richarlison tapped in at the far post. Richarlison then added a brilliant second with a scissors kick from Kudus’ cross. Shortly after, Johnson finished a flowing move started by Richarlison’s hold up play and a through ball from Sarr.

The result offers an early signal about Tottenham’s direction under Frank. The three changes paid off and the forward line looked decisive, with Richarlison acting as a focal point and Kudus providing the creative link. The depth shown by Johnson and Gray suggests rotation could be a regular feature, helping the squad cope with a packed schedule. Yet Burnley’s resilience in building attacks will test Tottenham’s defensive balance in tougher fixtures and across a longer run. If the team can sustain this balance, the start could turn into real momentum.

Highlights

Momentum is a fragile friend; Tottenham must now prove it can last.