Two goals from a rejuvenated Richarlison, capped by a breathtaking bicycle kick, propelled Tottenham to a 3-0 win over Burnley on Thomas Frank’s first Premier League afternoon in charge. Mohammed Kudus supplied both assists on his eye-catching Premier League debut, while Brennan Johnson sealed the result with a cool finish midway through the second half.
Burnley, newly promoted and robust for long stretches, asked questions before Tottenham’s extra gear in transition. Scott Parker’s side carved openings on either side of the interval but paid the price for missed moments, a theme he later summed up as the “ruthlessness” of the Premier League.
A New Tune in North London
The tone was set even before kick-off. A buoyant home crowd, still basking in ending the club’s long wait for silverware, roared Frank onto the pitch and carried that energy into the opening exchanges. It felt like a reset: a new head coach, bold selections, and a front three built for speed and incision.