Tottenham 3-0 Burnley: Bicycle kick hero Richarlison nets brace to seal 3 points

Richarlison scored an early goal of the season contender as Thomas Frank's Tottenham cruised to a 3-0 victory over Burnley in north London.

Match Report

The Brazilian inspired Frank's first Premier League victory in charge of Spurs as he acrobatically volleyed home a Mohammed Kudus cross into the area to score his side's second of the game.

Frank can thank the same duo for the first goal of his reign, too, as Kudus was the provider of Richarlison's first of the afternoon when he found Tottenham's No 9 with a cross, which he finished with a volley, though not near as impressive as the second.

Brennan Johnson added a third for Spurs just as the euphoria for the second began to settle in N17, softly dinking over Martin Dubravka, to finish a fine, quick, well-made move.

While the Europa League champions claimed the three points with ease in the second half, Scott Parker's side did make his former club work despite their lead in the first.

Burnley ended the first half having had more shots, three to Spurs' two, and more touches in the opposition area, 10 compared to Spurs' six.

However, no match for the physicality and pace of Spurs' turnovers, Parker will rue his own side's mistakes and lax approach in possession for their defeat upon their return to the top flight.

Line-ups

Tottenham XI: Vicario, Richarlison, Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Spence, Porro, Brennan Johnson, Pape Sarr, Van de Ven, Gray, Bergvall

Subs: Ben Davies, Palhinha, Solanke, Bentancur, Danso, Kinsky, Tel, Odobert, Luka Vuskovic

Burnley XI: Dubravka, Walker, Josh Laurent, Josh Cullen, Hjalmar Ekdal, Lyle Foster, Hannibal, Maxime Estève, Oliver Sonne, Jaidon Anthony, Quilindschy Hartman

Subs: Larsen, Edwards, Joe Worrall, Zian Flemming, Loum Tchaouna, Aaron Ramsey, L. Ugochukwu, Lucas Pires, Max Weiß