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Tottenham made a winning start to their Premier League campaign with a one-sided win over newly-promoted Burnley. The north Londoners had Richarlison to thank with the Brazilian scoring two fine goals to get them up and running. Brennan Johnson added a third in the second half to make sure of the points and send Burnley home empty-handed.
Tijjani Reijnders and Erling Haaland starred as Manchester City opened its Premier League campaign by crushing Wolverhampton 4-0 on Saturday. On a great day for City's new signings, Reijnders played a part in the first three goals — scoring one himself — and Rayan Cherki came off the bench to grab a late fourth.
THOMAS FRANK’S decision to back Richarlison paid off instantly as the Brazilian hit a brilliant brace to batter Burnley. Richarlison’s clinical finish got the ball rolling in the first half before
Alan: Crushed. I hoped Burnley would get a positive result, but it is the manner of the loss that is so disheartening. Defensive set-up beaten after 12 minutes and no way back. Another long season with nothing but disappointment to look forward to.
Mohammed Kudus also impressed, becoming just the second player to provide two or more assists on his Premier League debut for Tottenham Hotspur, after James Maddison (vs Brentford in3)
Report and free match highlights from the Premier League match between Tottenham and Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; Richarlison scores early goal of season contender in 3-0 win for hosts
Richarlison’s two-goal effort leads Spurs past Burnley 3-0 in Thomas Frank’s debut, with Brennan Johnson scoring and J.J. Watt in attendance.
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Tottenham v Burnley: Team news
Mohammed Kudus makes his first Premier League appearance for Tottenham from the start. Fellow new boys Joao Palhinha and Luka Vuskovic are on the bench. Richarlison gets the nod instead of Dominic Solanke up front.