Relentless Cherries puncture Spurs' perfect start as Evanilson strikes early in London
Bournemouth’s high-octane press and an early, deflected finish from Evanilson earned a richly deserved 1-0 victory at Tottenham, ending Tottenham’s 100% Premier League start. The Brazilian struck inside the opening five minutes after Senesi split the hosts' defence with a clever pass, and his effort looped off Cristian Romero and beyond Guglielmo Vicario to set the tone for a one-sided contest.
The visitors poured forward throughout, racking up 19 attempts, six on target, and striking the crossbar, while a blunt Tottenham didn't test Djordje Petrovic until Lucas Bergvall's straightforward drive in the 68th minute. Even a stoppage-time volley from Mathys Tel, teed up by Djed Spence, whistled wide to confirm a defeat that felt heavier than the scoreline.
An early punch that set the tone