Tottenham Hotspur blank promoted Burnley in Premier League opener: Stats
What's the story
Tottenham Hotspur blanked promoted Burnley 3-0 in their Premier League 2025-26 opener at home. Richarlison handed Spurs a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute before adding a 2nd at the hour mark. Substitute Brennan Johnson scored his side's third goal in the 66th minute. Burnley were no match for Thomas Frank's men and bit the dust. Here are further details and stats.
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Richarlison races to 22 goals for Tottenham
Richarlison has raced to 22 goals for Tottenham from 92 matches. 18 of his goals have come in 71 Premier League appearances for the club. Overall, he owns 66 goals in the Premier League from 244 appearances.
Duo
Johnson produces the goods; new arrival Kudus shines
Spurs winger Johnson continued his impressive form. He now owns 24 goals in 86 appearances. 17 of his goals for Spurs have come in the Premier League from 66 matches. Overall, the former Nottingham Forest man has 21 Premier League goals. Meanwhile, Spurs' new signing Mohammed Kudus made two assists (both for Richarlison). The former West Ham player has 11 Premier League assists.
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A look at the match stats
Tottenham had 6 shots on target from 16 attempts with Burnley clocking 4 from 14 attempts. Tottenham had 68% ball possession and an 88% pass accuracy. In terms of expected goals, Tottenham fared better than Burnley (2.33-1.10). Tottenham had 26 touches in the opposition box.
Summary
Tottenham ride through Richarlison's heroics
Kudus' cross for Richarlison saw the latter score from a volley in the 10th minute. Richarlison then acrobatically volleyed home another Kudus cross to hand his side a 2-0 lead in the 60th minute. Johnson added a third for Spurs after dinking over Martin Dubravka, finishing off a fine team move. Burnley did well in phases, but lapses in concentration and possession killed them.
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A look at the points table
Sunderland, who defeated West Ham 3-0, are top of the current Premier League standings. Spurs are 2nd ahead of champions Liverpool at third. Brighton, Fulham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle have a point each after one game.