Frank used a 4-2-3-1 formation but, surprisingly, Lucas Bergvall was the most advanced midfielder. He pressed Burnley’s defence along with Richarlison and went on a couple of impressive driving runs with the ball. Throughout pre-season, Pape Matar Sarr tended to be the most advanced midfielder.

Tottenham Hotspur entertained Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure all three points at home. Spurs made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead

The Thomas Frank era began to the great delight of Tottenham Hotspur fans on Saturday, as last season's Europa League winners cruised past newly promoted Burnley 3-0 in north London.

Tottenham Hotspur defeated Burnley in their opening clash of the Premier League 2025-26 season, on Saturday (August 16). Richarlison scored two goals and Brennan Johnson sealed the win with the final goal for the team.

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Newcastle has lacked a cutting edge without star striker Alexander Isak and drawn at Aston Villa 0-0 in the Premier League opening round.

This comes after Bissouma was left out of the squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against PSG due to disciplinary reasons.