Tottenham relegate Burnley from the Premier League: Key stats
What's the story
Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed a 2-1 win over Burnley to end a four-match losing run in the Premier League 2023-24 season. With this defeat, the Clarets have joined Sheffield United to be the second Premier League outfit to be relegated this season. Notably, Burnley had gained promotion after winning the Championship title last season. Micky van de Ven's 82nd-minute goal ended Burnley's Premier League stay.
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Burnley go down
Burnley’s 2-1 defeat to Spurs means they will be relegated from the Premier League #TOTBUR pic.twitter.com/tfIe6DH3jj
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 11, 2024
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19th-placed Burnley's returns this season
Burnley suffered their 23rd defeat of the campaign. They have won five matches in addition to drawing nine from 37 matches. The Clarets have shipped in a total of 76 goals (40 scored). The defeat means Burnley have 24 points on board. Sheffield United are placed last with 16 points collected. The Blades have conceded 101 goals this season.
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Key summary of the match
Jacob Bruun Larsen put Vincent Kompany's Burnley in front with a goal in the 25th minute. However, Pedro Porro brought Spurs level seven minutes later. Spurs ended the half strongly. The hosts dominated the second half and missed a flurry of chances until van de Ven had the final say. He has kept Tottenham's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in place.
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Key feats attained by Tottenham
Tottenham have won 25 points from losing positions in the Premier League this season, only Liverpool (28) have recovered more. Spurs have won after conceding the opening goal in the Premier League for the first time since March 30, 2024 against Luton Town. Spurs have scored in 33 of their 36 games, no team has done so more often in the ongoing season.
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Porro makes his presence felt
As per Squawka, Kieran Trippier (11) is the only defender to be directly involved in more Premier League goals this season than Pedro Porro (9). Porro has scored twice and made seven assists.
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Match stats and key details of Tottenham
Spurs made 21 attempts out of which nine shots were on target. Burnley had seven attempts with three shots on target. The hosts managed 63% ball possession and had an 88% pass accuracy. After 36 matches, Tottenham own 63 points (W19 D6 L11). They have forwarded 71 goals (59 conceded). Spurs are four points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa.