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Tottenham Hotspur are off to a fantastic start in the Premier League, destroying newly promoted Burnley after being on the wrong end of a two-goal comeback last Wednesday.

Tottenham got off to a flying start in the Premier League, putting three goals past Martin Dubravka.

Spurs did not look overly convincing in the first half, but managed to reach the interval with a one-goal lead. The second half bore more fruit, as Thomas Frank celebrated his first competitive win with his new club.

Here are the three winners and losers from Tottenham’s season opener:

Richarlison could become the first-choice striker at Tottenham

If the media had their way, Richarlison would be kicking a ball around somewhere in either Turkey or Saudi Arabia. However, the Brazilian forward has remained focused on his Tottenham career and his perseverance has been rewarded.

Richarlison was the standout man for Spurs today. He put his team ahead early and scored a brilliant goal in the second half, which might just end up being a contender for goal of the season.

The 28-year-old was very good against PSG, but not so much for his attacking threat. However, it was his quality in front of goal which allowed him to steal the show at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Richarlison will certainly have his sights set on becoming Frank’s permanent first-choice striker. With Spurs yet to sign another centre-forward this summer, his chances are looking increasingly promising.

Mohammed Kudus delivers again for Spurs

Finding a winger who consistently performs each week has been an issue for Tottenham over the past few years. Lauding Mohammed Kudus as consistent after only a few games might be premature, but he has looked phenomenal almost every time he has worn lilywhite.

Today was no different, as Kudus twice assisted Richarlison and was Tottenham’s most creative player on the pitch. His partnership with Pedro Porro has definitely made Spurs look stronger on the right flank.

There were some concerns when Kudus joined Tottenham, because his second season at West Ham was underwhelming when compared with his first. However, if he continues to play at his current level, the sky is the limit.

Lucas Bergvall is back to his best

Missing a first opportunity to compete in a European final due to injury is a cruel blow. To then be given no more than stoppage time to make an impact in the UEFA Super Cup must be a huge frustration.

However, Lucas Bergvall has not complained. Instead, he delivered an energetic performance and helped Spurs to a comfortable victory. In fact, he almost put Tottenham ahead within the opening minute of the match.

The Swedish teenager contributed in defence, and his dribbling and passing were on point against Burnley. There is plenty of competition in the Tottenham midfield, but if Bergvall stays grounded and keeps delivering, he should be handed plenty of minutes this season.

Now, let’s take a look at the three losers from Tottenham’s 3-0 win over Burnley.

Dominic Solanke once again started on the bench

Dominic Solanke was not clinical enough last season, but few would have predicted he would lose his first-team spot at Tottenham, unless a new striker was signed.

However, with Richarlison putting in another top-class performance, the Englishman could be seeing a lot more of the bench this season. After all, Richarlison is already just seven goals away from Solanke’s goal tally last season, with 37 league fixtures still to play.

Of course, Tottenham are competing in four different competitions, so even if Solanke is second choice, he will still have his moments to impress Frank. If he wants to avoid this consolation prize and resume his position in the starting lineup, he needs to find a way to be a bigger goal threat.

Yves Bissouma could still be sold by Tottenham

Despite being left out of Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup squad for disciplinary reasons, Thomas Frank said Yves Bissouma would be in Tottenham’s squad to face Burnley. However, the midfielder did not appear on the Spurs team sheet, which could indicate he no longer has a role to play at the club.

Bissouma had a strong finish to last season, but his time at Tottenham has largely been underwhelming. With Joao Paulinha now an option for Frank, the 28-year-old may no longer be needed.

The Malian’s contract expires next summer, so a move before the transfer window ends would make perfect sense.

Wilson Odobert had to settle for a 10-minute cameo

Mathys Tel was preferred to Wilson Odobert on Wednesday night, as a replacement for Kudus. Today, the Frenchman again found himself on the bench, as Kudus claimed the right wing role, while Brennan Johnson operated on the left.

Despite a poor performance in the first half, Johnson got himself on the scoresheet in the second, which would have done Odobert no favours.

Even though the 20-year-old impressed in pre-season, it does not look like he will be starting many matches in the Premier League. This is unfortunate, because Odobert looked like one of Tottenham’s most positive players across their summer friendlies.

Eberechi Eze has been included in Crystal Palace’s squad to face Chelsea, despite ongoing speculation surrounding his future and Tottenham’s strong interest in securing his signature.

Tottenham Hotspur are still firmly in the race to sign Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze this summer window, with talks between both clubs said to be ongoing.

The midfielder has been a long-term target for Spurs, who are looking to strengthen Thomas Frank’s squad ahead of a demanding campaign.

Reports suggest that Eze is keen on making the switch to Tottenham, with personal terms between the player and the North London club already agreed.

It had even been claimed that, given the increasing speculation, the Palace star could potentially sit out the Eagles’ opening Premier League clash against Chelsea.

Eberechi Eze starts for Crystal Palace against Chelsea

That speculation has now been put to bed, as Palace boss Oliver Glasner has named Eze in his matchday squad for the London derby.

The official Crystal Palace lineup to take on Chelsea has been released and Eberechi Eze is not just involved, he starts in his preferred number ten role.

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The 27-year-old remains central to Glasner’s plans, at least for now, with Palace still looking to begin their season on a strong note.

Eze featured in Palace’s recent community clash against Liverpool, where the Eagles claimed a morale-boosting victory.

Palace will now hope to build momentum from their triumph over Liverpool and secure an opening-day win, although all eyes will be on Eze and what the coming weeks may hold for him.

Palace’s social media team went a step further, making Eze the focus within their starting XI graphic.

Tottenham transfer chase for Eberechi Eze

This could prove to be Eberechi Eze’s final game in Crystal Palace colours this season, with Tottenham continuing to push for his signature before the transfer window closes.

If Spurs get the deal over the line, Eze could well be lining up in white rather than red and blue when Palace next take to the pitch.

Tottenham kicked off their Premier League campaign in fine fashion with a commanding 3-0 victory over Burnley, with Frank’s side showing early signs of fluidity and ruthlessness in attack.

Journalist Graeme Bailey has shed light on the feeling at Tottenham Hotspur surrounding their pursuit of Eberechi Eze as the speculation linking the attacking midfielder with a switch to N17 intensifies.

Most Spurs fans have been constantly refreshing their social media feeds for the last 24 hours, amidst the speculation over the Crystal Palace star’s future.

According to various reports, Eze is inching closer to Tottenham, with talks between the North London club and the Eagles currently ongoing.

Fabrizio Romano revealed on Saturday that Eze has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, and has made it clear to Crystal Palace that he wants to move to N17.

What is the feeling at Tottenham about their Eberechi Eze pursuit?

Journalist Greame Bailey explained that Oliver Glasner’s men were originally hoping to cash in on Marc Guehi and keep Eze, but it is the former QPR man who is now closer to an exit.

He added that sources at Tottenham are confident that they will clinch a deal for the attacking midfielder.

Bailey told TBR Football: “Talks are ongoing – Palace in an ideal world would like to sell Marc Guehi and keep Eberechi Eze now his release clause has expired, but that does not appear to be happening – indeed the opposite with Guehi staying and Eze going.

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“We understand that Eze has made it clear to Palace that he would like to make the move to Spurs, and he is now focused on making that switch before the window closes.

“Speaking to Spurs sources – they are confident they get Eze done. In terms of Savinho, maybe less so, but talks are ongoing with that too.”

Thomas Frank and a senior Spurs figure are driving the Eze pursuit

It emerged last week that Tottenham assistant coach Justin Cochrane has a very close relationship with Eze, with the pair having worked together in the England set-up.

Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed a couple of days ago that Frank and Cochraine are the main driving forces behind Tottenham’s pursuit of Eze.

Reports have now revealed what Thomas Frank told Morgan Gibbs-White following the collapse of his proposed move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Had everything gone right for Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the transfer window, the club could already have secured a new number ten to lead their attack.

Supporters will remember the week when Mohammed Kudus completed his move, followed by reports just days later that Tottenham had activated the £60 million release clause of Morgan Gibbs-White.

The excitement only grew when it was claimed that a medical was scheduled within 24 hours, with Spurs prepared to spend a staggering £115 million in the space of a few days.

What initially looked like decisive action in the market quickly unravelled, as the move collapsed in dramatic fashion and Tottenham were left empty-handed.

Morgan Gibbs-White calls Thomas Frank after Tottenham saga

The situation took a bitter turn when Nottingham Forest threatened legal action, believing Tottenham had illegally approached their star man.

Days of excitement swiftly turned to frustration as Gibbs-White decided against leaving Forest and instead committed his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract.

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Football.London has now revealed what followed after the Morgan Gibbs-White deal fell through.

It is understood that after penning his new deal, Gibbs-White personally phoned Thomas Frank to apologise for the way the talks and speculation had played out. Frank, however, reassured him that there was no need for an apology.

Tottenham shift focus to Eberechi Eze after Gibbs-White blow

Gibbs-White has long been admired by Frank, with the Danish coach having previously tried to sign him during his spell in charge of Brentford.

Although disappointed to miss out, Tottenham have now turned their attention to alternative number ten targets, with Eberechi Eze emerging as the top priority.

Tottenham and Arsenal are both circling Eberechi Eze this summer, but a fresh update has tipped the likely winner in the race to sign the Crystal Palace star.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to push hard for the signing of Eberechi Eze in this transfer window as they remain focused on strengthening their options in the number ten role.

It is no surprise that Spurs are so intent on adding the Palace playmaker, given that James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are both sidelined with injuries that could keep them out for a lengthy spell.

The north London side have tracked Eze for several windows now and, after years of speculation, this summer could finally bring a conclusion to a long-running transfer saga.

Tottenham ahead of Arsenal in Eberechi Eze chase

Arsenal are also monitoring Eberechi Eze, but their position is far less straightforward, with reports indicating that they would need to move players on before launching a formal bid.

Football Insider has revealed that the Gunners would have to sell at least one of Leandro Trossard or Reiss Nelson before making their move, which leaves Tottenham in a stronger position for the moment.

Sharing more details on the situation, Pete O’Rourke has told Football Insider that Spurs remain at the front of the queue.

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He said: “Tottenham have rekindled their interest in Eze. They were the ones who have always been the front-runners over the last couple of transfer windows.

“It seems Spurs have been pushing to bring the player to the club. Arsenal have showed interest this summer, but it is a case for them of offloading a few players from the squad before they can move forward with a deal for Eze.

“There has been talk that they want to offload the likes of Reiss Nelson and Leandro Trossard.

“That gives Spurs the advantage right now, they are looking to steal a march on Arsenal and get a deal done for Eze, but it will not be easy to do.

“His release clause is soon to expire and it is still expensive at £68million. With James Maddison picking up that potentially season-ending injury, Tottenham do need a new number ten.

“Palace do not want to lose Eze, Oliver Glasner wants to keep hold of his best players. If Tottenham come up with an offer, it will be up to Palace what they want to do with it. Eze does have options, but it seems Tottenham are ahead of Arsenal right now.”

Spurs agree on personal terms with Eze

Fabrizio Romano has since added further clarity to the situation by providing an update on Eberechi Eze’s future amid links to Tottenham.

The transfer insider revealed that Spurs are actively working to secure a deal with Crystal Palace, with negotiations ongoing between the two clubs.

Thomas Frank has shed light on the absence of one of his midfielders in Tottenham’s Premier League opener, raising questions over what comes next for the player.

Thomas Frank would have been more than pleased with how his Tottenham Hotspur side began their Premier League campaign, brushing aside newly promoted Burnley with a convincing 3-0 victory.

A brace from Richarlison, alongside a composed finish from last season’s top scorer Brennan Johnson, provided Spurs with the cutting edge they needed, while a clean sheet wrapped up what was a dominant display from start to finish.

However, while the performance ticked many boxes for Frank, there was the notable absence of one midfielder on the day.

Yves Bissouma had already faced disciplinary measures earlier this month after arriving late for training, which led to his exclusion from the UEFA Super Cup squad as punishment.

Frank revealed that the issue had been dealt with and that he fully expected Bissouma to return to the bench against Burnley, only for the midfielder to remain absent once more.

Speaking after the win, Frank clarified the situation, explaining (football.london): “Unfortunately, he got injured in training yesterday. We need to look into how much it is.”

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Tottenham injuries pile up after Bissouma setback

The latest setback for Bissouma adds further strain on Frank’s squad, which is already coping with several injuries so early in the season.

Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison are both sidelined with long-term problems, leaving Spurs light in attacking midfield and forcing Frank into tactical adjustments.

Defensively, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie and youngster Kota Takai remain unavailable, stretching Tottenham’s options even further, though there is still hope that the summer transfer window could provide some much-needed reinforcements.

There has been another twist in Tottenham’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze, which suggests that Spurs are not close to clinching a deal for the attacking midfielder.

Saturday was a good day for Spurs fans in more ways than one, as not only did Thomas Frank win his first Premier League game in charge of the club in style, but some big transfer developments were also reported.

A number of sources claimed yesterday that Tottenham had agreed personal terms with Eze and were pushing forward with negotiations over Crystal Palace.

Some reports even claimed that Eze may not feature for Palace against Chelsea as he is close to completing a switch to N17.

However, The Times have now revealed that the England international will start the Eagles’ Premier League season opener at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.

Despite ‘firm interest’ from Tottenham, which initially put the attacking midfielder’s participation in today’s game in doubt, he is expected to feature for the Eagles in West London.

The report adds that Tottenham Hotspur are yet to make an offer for the former QPR man, but they believe they can land the player for a fee of around £55m.

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This information has also been backed up by The Athletic’s David Onstein, who says that the Tottenham target will play for Oliver Glasner’s men in their first league game of the season.

He reveals that Spurs’ pursuit of Eze is ongoing, but the two clubs are yet to reach an agreement.

Ornstein adds that the South London club have already started their search for a replacement for their star man.

Tottenham are pushing to sign Eberechi Eze once again, and Oliver Glasner has now opened up on the forward’s future ahead of a crucial weekend of Premier League action.

Tottenham Hotspur are now firmly back in the race for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze this summer as they look to strengthen their attacking options in the coming weeks.

The Lilywhites are expected to face competition from Arsenal for the Palace man’s signature, although it is understood that Eze remains open to a move to Tottenham should the right offer arrive.

It emerged yesterday that a formal bid from Spurs is imminent for Eberechi Eze, who is protected by a £68 million release clause set to expire this Friday.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Palace manager Oliver Glasner was asked directly about the future of Eze, with speculation over a possible switch to Spurs growing louder in recent days.

The Palace boss made it clear that his focus, along with his squad’s, is firmly on Sunday’s game rather than the noise around transfer talk.

Premier League football returns this weekend with Crystal Palace gearing up for a London derby against Chelsea, fresh from their Community Shield triumph over last season’s Premier League champions Liverpool.

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Oliver Glasner refused to give much away regarding recent speculation, telling reporters via Palace’s official channels about Eze and Guehi: “They are preparing in the best way for the Chelsea game on Sunday afternoon.”

However, it is now said that Eberechi Eze is unlikely to play against Chelsea as he pushes for his Tottenham Hotspur transfer. Glasner may want the Palace midfielder to take part, but he may not get what he wants as Spurs edge closer to a deal.

Tottenham Hotspur remain in contention for not only Eze but also Manchester City’s Savinho, who they have identified as another wide attacking option this summer.

The Brazilian, much like Eze, is believed to be interested in a move to Spurs, with City boss Pep Guardiola addressing the recent speculation over Savinho’s future.

Guardiola told reporters: “The only thing I am concerned about today is that Savinho will be with us until all the season, and hopefully for many, many years.

“He is extraordinary! But at the end, as always, the desire of the player prevails above everything, and after there has to be an agreement with the club. If you do not take an agreement, the player will be here.”

With time ticking in the summer transfer window, all eyes would be on Tottenham as they look to splash cash on two marquee signings.

Tottenham Hotspur begin their Premier League campaign with a 3-0 win over newly promoted side Burnley, as a brace by Richarlison and a goal by Brennan Johnson were enough to seal three points for the home side.

This was the first Premier League game in charge for Thomas Frank as head coach of Tottenham and it was a statement win. Fans badly needed a lift after last week’s narrow Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, and the players delivered.

The Dane made three changes from that loss, reverting to a back four as Brennan Johnson came in for Kevin Danso. Teenagers Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall also got the nod, stepping in for the fatigued Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur.

First half: Tottenham 1-0 Burnley

The game kicked off with real intent from the home side. Within 25 seconds, Mohammed Kudus slipped Lucas Bergvall through, only for Dubravka to deny the teenager’s sliding effort.

Spurs didn’t have to wait long for the breakthrough, though. Ten minutes in, Kudus did brilliantly down the right before cutting a low ball into the box. Richarlison met it first time with a half-volley into the bottom corner. His first touch of the match, and that was some way to announce himself this season.

Burnley, as expected, sat in a stubborn low block, making Spurs work for every opening. Tottenham had over 70% possession in the first half, but chances were scarce. The visitors eventually grew into the game, Josh Laurent testing Guglielmo Vicario from range before Kyle Walker sent a strike high into the stands.

For a brief five-minute spell, Burnley actually created more efforts than Spurs, but Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Vicario were alert to any danger.

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Spurs tried to regain control before the break. Richarlison and Bergvall linked up neatly to release Kudus, whose cross found Djed Spence. Unfortunately, the right-back sent his shot into the away end.

Just before half-time, Laurent’s deflected drive forced an awkward stop from Vicario, but Tottenham held on to take their lead into the break.

Second half: Tottenham 3-0 Burnley

The second half was far livelier. Just three minutes in, Van de Ven powered a header narrowly over from a Kudus corner. Moments later, Johnson picked out Richarlison in the area, but the Brazilian saw his first shot blocked and then his follow-up saved by Dubravka.

Burnley then wasted two golden chances of their own. Hannibal seemed to be clean through but hesitated, allowing Pape Matar Sarr to recover. Soon after, Foster squared for Anthony, but his tame effort was comfortably dealt with by Vicario.

However, that was enough to let Tottenham know that a one-goal margin was too little, so they immediately doubled their lead. Kudus again whipped in a teasing ball from the right, but this time it sat awkwardly behind Richarlison.

Regardless, Spurs’ No. 9 twisted acrobatically to scissor-kick it past Dubravka, instantly bringing back memories of his famous 2022 World Cup strike. Spurs already have a contender for the goal of the season.

Just five minutes later, Tottenham made it 3. Richarlison held the ball up smartly before Sarr threaded an inch-perfect pass into Johnson’s run. The Welshman took two incredible touches: one to evade his marker and the other to chip past Dubravka.

Burnley tried to respond, Ugochukwu blasting just over from distance, but Spurs kept control. Late on, substitutes Dominic Solanke and Spence both went close, but by then the result was long settled.

The numbers told the story at full-time: Tottenham 2.33 xG to Burnley’s 1.1, 30 total shots in an open contest, and most importantly for Frank, a clean sheet to start the league season.

What’s next for Tottenham?

It was a performance that would have pleased everyone at Spurs. After failing to win their opening game in each of the last two seasons, getting three points on the board early feels massive.

Mohammed Kudus already looks like a bargain; his quality is undeniable. Neither of Richarlison’s goals would have existed without him, and neither of Kudus’ assists would have been possible without the Brazilian’s ruthless finishing. That partnership could be key for Spurs this season.

We had actually lined up an awkward conversation about Johnson on the left flank, but his well-taken goal probably changed the tone. He may not be the perfect winger, but if he keeps scoring and avoids costly turnovers, Spurs will be fine.

Still, the squad looks a touch short in creativity. Bergvall and Sarr impressed today, but against tougher opponents, Frank may crave a natural playmaker. Someone like Eberechi Eze would tick all the boxes.

Speaking of tougher opponents, Tottenham play Man City next Saturday at the Etihad.

Gabby Agbonhalor believes that Tottenham Hotspur would be getting a steal if they manage to sign their top target for the price being reported in the media.

Tottenham fans are understandably excited over the developments over the last few days, with reports now indicating that an opening offer from Spurs for Eze is inevitable.

Spurs fans have been crying out for the club to sign a top-class number 10 following James Maddison’s injury, and there is no doubt that the Crystal Palace man’s signing would be a huge statement of intent by the Lilywhites.

According to reports, Eze has made it clear to Crystal Palace that he wants to join Tottenham, with the North Londoners thus having a great opportunity in the final weeks of the window.

Gabby Agbonhalor makes a £95m claim about Eze

Agbonlahor has claimed that a creative player like Eze is exactly what Tottenham were missing in the final third in their Super Cup defeat on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain.

It has been reported that Crystal Palace want £68m for Eze, which would be a club-record fee for Spurs if they paid it, but Agbonlahor believes that it would still make the 27-year-old a bargain signing for Thomas Frank’s men.

The former Aston Villa striker told talkSPORT: “That’s the only thing they were missing last night (Eze), because you can play that formation, but you can’t play the same formation and personnel when you’re probably playing a lesser team.

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“You only had Richarlison and Kudus, I know you had Solanke on the bench to come on, Tel, who I’m not sure about – but they need a number 10, someone who’s going to open up defences, get on the ball and make things happen.

“I mean, when you look at Cunha and Mbeumo, it’s similar fees (to Eze), Kudus was £55m, I just look at Eze, I think he’s worth like £90/95m, never mind £68m.”

Agbonlahor expects Eberechi Eze to be a Tottenham player

According to reports, Palace’s asking price has not put off Tottenham, who are pressing forward with talks over a deal for the England international.

In fact, it has been claimed by some sources that Spurs are inching closer to striking a deal with Palace for Eze, and Agbonlahor is sure that the former QPR will be a Tottenham player by the end of the transfer window.

Reacting to the transfer rumours, the pundit added: “Something must be going on, can they agree personal terms first before they put a bid in? That normally happens.

“But if they were in for Morgan Gibbs-White, that would have been similar money, so I don’t see any reason why not. They’ve got the money available, I’m sure it will happen, it wouldn’t surprise me in the next couple of weeks that he does go to Spurs.”