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Tottenham Hotspur began their Premier League campaign with an emphatic 3-0 victory against newly promoted Burnley, and our player ratings are in.

Tottenham player ratings vs Burnley

Guglielmo Vicario – A first clean sheet of the Premier League season for the Tottenham goalkeeper. It was not entirely straightforward, as he was called upon to make a couple of important saves to preserve it. 7.

Pedro Porro – A performance the full-back can certainly be proud of. He kept his winger quiet and also brought much-needed creativity from deep areas. 8.

Cristian Romero – Aggressive in the first half when contesting both aerial and ground duels. His passing was progressive throughout, and it was his forward ball that sparked the build-up for Tottenham’s third goal. 7.

Micky Van de Ven – Had a few opportunities from set pieces in the second half but could not find the net with any of them. Nonetheless, it was a very solid display from the Dutchman. 8.

Djed Spence – Endured a few nervy moments on his side of the pitch, with Burnley managing to get in behind on occasion, but ultimately it caused no lasting damage. 8.

Archie Gray – Tireless in his running, always chasing down loose balls and pressing aggressively. His best chance came in the first half when he forced a point-blank save. 7.5.

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Lucas Bergvall – The Swedish international was not tired of running, as he looked to chase every ball. His best chance did come in the first half, where he drew a save from point-blank range. 8.

Mohammed Kudus – The Ghana international continues to play with great confidence and is forging an impressive partnership with Porro down the right. A constant creative spark, his delivery from wide areas was excellent, and he was rewarded with two fine assists. 8.5.

Pape Matar Sarr – Another strong showing in midfield. Pressed intelligently, pinched possession several times and capped off his display with a perfectly weighted pass to set up Johnson’s goal. 8.

Brennan Johnson – Involved early in the second half when his cut-back found Richarlison, only for the shot to be blocked. Tottenham’s top scorer came alive in the 66th minute, slipped through by Sarr, and finished coolly into the bottom corner. 7.5.

Richarlison – It was a complete centre-forward display from Richarlison in the first half, with the Brazilian not only finding the back of the net but also linking play well. His excellent performance continued after the restart, with two quick-fire chances that he was unable to convert. However, on the hour mark, he made it two with a stunning overhead kick to cap off a superb display. 9.

Substitutes

Dominic Solanke – Came on in place of Richarlison, had a sniff at goal, but pulled his shot wide. 6.

Rodrigo Bentancur – The Uruguayan came on for Archie Gray and kept things ticking down in midfield. 6.

Mathys Tel – The young Frenchman replaced Mohammed Kudus and was greeted with a warm welcome from Tottenham fans, after his penalty miss that saw him get racially abused. N/A.

Wilson Odobert – The young wide man replaced Brennan Johnson.

The half-time whistle has blown between Tottenham and Burnley in Thomas Frank’s Premier League opener as Spurs boss, and the player ratings are in.

Tottenham half-time player ratings vs Burnley

Guglielmo Vicario – No real threats on his goal so far, meaning the Italian has not been called into action too often. Comfortable playing out from the back and assured whenever involved. Struggled to deal with one spinning, deflected shot and could only palm it behind. 6.

Pedro Porro – Still conservative as a full-back in this tie, preferring to create from deep with crosses rather than bombing forward. 7.

Cristian Romero – Spurs have held a high line, and their captain has relished it, aggressive in the tackle both on the ground and in the air. Gave the ball away a fair few times and walked the tightrope of a yellow card. 6.

Micky Van de Ven – Looks sharp and ready to accelerate when called upon. Was quick to prevent Lye Foster from going through on goal with his pace late on in the first-half. 7.

Djed Spence – The one tucking in closest to the Tottenham centre-backs during build-up, allowing Spurs to progress the ball smoothly. Yet to offer much in attack. 7.

Archie Gray – Sitting deepest in midfield, he hasn’t put a foot wrong so far. Shielded the back four, nipped in with interceptions and kept play ticking from deep. 7.

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Lucas Bergvall – Bright start. Involved straight away, controlling neatly in the box before firing at Dubravka inside the opening minute. Energetic and tidy on the ball for Tottenham. 7.

Mohammed Kudus – Spurs’ most dangerous outlet in the first half. Beat his man on the wing and delivered a superb cross for Richarlison’s opener. Creative and sharp. 8.

Pape Matar Sarr – Operating in a deeper role, focused on regaining possession in midfield. Disciplined and effective in breaking up play for Tottenham. 7.

Brennan Johnson – Saw little of the ball with Spurs’ attacks largely down the opposite flank. Worked hard off it, but struggled to make an impact going forward. 6.

Tottenham Hotspur kick off their Premier League campaign this afternoon with a home fixture against Burnley.

Thomas Frank will be looking for his side to put the midweek disappointment behind them after Tottenham lost to PSG in the UEFA Cup final, having conceded two late goals and ultimately lost the penalty shoot-out.

Burnley, managed by former Spurs midfielder Scott Parker, will be looking to capitalise on any tired legs in the home side following their European exploits.

Tottenham fans will be expecting the Dane to hit the ground running in a Premier League match where the home side are expected to take all three points.

How Tottenham line up against Burnley

Frank had some decisions to make on whether to change his starting XI after the likes of Brennan Johnson did not feature.

Dominic Solanke came off the bench for the last 18 minutes in Udine, but having missed all of pre-season due to injury, did not have the same impact as the industrious Richarlison.

Dragusin, Udogie, Takai, Maddison, and Kulusevski all miss out once again due to injury.

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This is the Spurs team which takes to the field at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium today:

As expected, new club captain Cristian Romero leads out the side in N17 for the first time since being confirmed as the successor to Heung-min Son.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bergvall; Kudus, Sarr, Johnson; Richarlison.

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

For those wondering how to watch Tottenham vs Burnley in the Premier League, unfortunately, the match will not be televised live in the UK.

Tottenham face some tough upcoming fixtures

Following today’s game, Tottenham will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City next weekend. While Spurs have enjoyed decent success at City’s home in recent years, they simply cannot afford to go into the match without a win.

Bournemouth showed last night against Liverpool that they are capable of causing plenty of problems, and consecutive away fixtures at West Ham and Brighton are never easy.

Tottenham are pushing for Eberechi Eze, with the latest developments hinting that the Crystal Palace winger could be on his way to N17 soon.

Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze has not cooled as the final weeks of the transfer window approach, with the club determined to land their top creative target.

Negotiations with Crystal Palace are understood to be progressing, and Spurs are only a few million pounds away from meeting the valuation set by the south London club.

Palace boss Oliver Glasner was asked about the future of Eze in his pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Chelsea, but the Austrian tactician offered little on the subject.

He stressed that Eze had trained with the squad, yet avoided going into detail on whether the midfielder would remain at Selhurst Park beyond the window.

Tottenham closing in on Eberechi Eze transfer

Tom Barclay, in a report on X, has now revealed that Eberechi Eze is expected not to be involved when Crystal Palace take on Chelsea tomorrow.

The journalist explained that Eze himself expects not to play, with a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur edging closer this week.

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The Sun reporter further stated that, as far as he understands, no deal has been agreed yet, but Spurs are pushing for one, particularly as they need a new number ten following the injury to James Maddison.

He also noted that once Ethan Nwaneri signed his new deal, Arsenal cooled their interest, making a move to the Emirates appear less likely now.

Eze did play for Palace last week in their Community Shield clash with Liverpool, but the suggestion that he could be left out of the squad for Sunday’s Premier League fixture raises serious questions.

If there is no injury concern, then his absence would only add to the belief that a transfer is moving towards completion.

Thomas Frank’s search for a Spurs number ten continues

Tottenham have been in search of added creativity throughout the summer, and landing Eberechi Eze would represent a major coup for Thomas Frank as he continues to reshape the squad in his first transfer window in charge.

Patience will be required from Tottenham to finally secure the signing of their long-term target, yet with Eze believed to be open to making the move to north London, convincing the player personally should not prove difficult.

If the Palace midfielder does complete a transfer to Spurs this summer, it would draw a line under a saga that has dragged on across multiple windows, with Tottenham’s interest stretching back years.

Harry Redknapp has shared his Premier League score prediction for Tottenham Hotspur’s opening match of the 2025/26 season against Burnley.

The 2025/26 season is set to kick off for Tottenham Hotspur on this afternoon with a clash against newly promoted Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It is for sure a less demanding task compared to Spurs’ last two clashes, where they faced Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, matches they both lost.

Regardless, Burnley, only just promoted from the Championship after reaching 100 points and conceding just 16 goals, would be looking to cause an upset against a Tottenham side seeking redemption after an abysmal 24/25 campaign where they finished 17th.

Harry Redknapp is backing Spurs to beat Burnley

Speaking ahead of the clash against the Lancashire side, Harry Redknapp has now offered his score prediction.

In an interview with BetVictor, Redknapp reflected on Tottenham’s recent performance and spoke positively about some of their summer additions, before predicting a Spurs win on the opening day of the new season.

He said: “Oh, I was gutted for Spurs the other night; they were so close to such a great win. Nonetheless Thomas Frank has to take so many positives from the game. Palhinha looks a great signing in midfield, and I thought Kudus was very bright.

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“This could be a long season for Burnley and Scott Parker. They did so well to get back up, but they have not really spent a lot in the summer, and I just think the gap between the divisions is so big nowadays.

“An easy home win. Spurs 3-0 Burnley.”

Redknapp also highlighted one player he feels could be key for Spurs this season. He said: “No Maddison for most of the season is a huge blow for the team and for the lad himself, I was gutted for him. Kudus has come in though and I think he could be a very, very good addition.”

Tottenham injury news ahead of Burnley clash

Thomas Frank has since provided a somewhat positive injury update ahead of the clash against Burnley, as Tottenham do not have any fresh injury concerns.

Every player is available for selection, except for Destiny Udogie, who is still working his way back to full fitness.

Tottenham Hotspur are just one day away from getting their new Premier League campaign underway and they will be looking to bounce back after a devastating defeat in the UEFA Super Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur have already begun their season and there is plenty to be positive about. A spirited display on Wednesday night left Spurs just minutes away from lifting the UEFA Super Cup. However, PSG fought back and secured the victory, highlighting a lack of depth in the Tottenham first-team squad.

Pre-season has been a mixed bag for Thomas Frank’s men. The 1-0 North London derby victory over Arsenal was a notable highlight, but a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich, as well as draws against Wycombe Wanderers and Luton Town, left much to be desired.

On top of this, Tottenham’s lack of urgency in the transfer window has been a cause of frustration amongst the fanbase. Mohammed Kudus is already looking like quite the signing, but he is the only player Spurs have really spent big on.

With both the positives and negatives taken into consideration, here is a prediction of how Tottenham will fare in their opening five Premier League matches:

Tottenham should have no problems against Burnley

Spurs open their league campaign against newcomers Burnley and Scott Parker did a tremendous job at Turf Moor last season. His team smashed defensive records in the Championship and quite comfortably achieved promotion in the end.

The Clarets have not hesitated to strengthen ahead of the new season, signing Armando Broja and Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea. They have also bagged former Lilywhite Marcus Edwards and brought Kyle Walker in on loan.

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However, making the step up to the Premier League is often a task too tough for many Championship clubs. After the level Tottenham played at against PSG, a home clash against Burnley should not be causing any issues.

Tottenham to win 3-0

Spurs may taste defeat for the second time under Thomas Frank against Manchester City

Tottenham twice got the better of Manchester City last season, but it was Pep Guardiola’s side who came out on top last time out, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Cityzens were underwhelming on the whole, finishing third in the Premier League table, but they still registered 33 points more than Spurs. Despite bidding farewell to a club legend in Kevin De Bruyne, new players have been brought in, meaning their squad looks stronger than it did before the transfer window opened.

Tottenham did stun Man City with a 4-0 victory at the Etihad last season, but Frank is still figuring out how he wants to set his team up. His team certainly have a chance, but could fall just short on August 23.

Man City to win 2-1

Tottenham will have to work hard against Bournemouth

Tottenham have not beaten Bournemouth since December 2023 and that is not solely down to themselves. The Cherries had a strong Premier League campaign, but fell away towards the end of the season, resulting in a ninth place finish.

A second half comeback was required last time the two sides met, as Spurs rescued a 2-2 draw thanks to a Heung-min Son penalty.

This time around, Tottenham ought to be sealing the victory. Frank had a pretty good home record at Brentford and hopefully he can get results at his new place of business.

Tottenham to win 3-1

Mohammed Kudus could haunt his former club

Spurs hammered West Ham United 4-1 last season and while the away fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, Ange Postecoglou was prioritising the Europa League by that point.

Tottenham’s London rivals have made five signings this summer, three of whom are defensive players. However Spurs have already showcased their ability to score goals under Frank, even when they have very few attacking minded players on the pitch. It was Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven who broke down the PSG defence, so there are goal threats all over the pitch.

Then there is Kudus, a player who will be motivated to show up against West Ham. The London Stadium will give him a cold reception, but he looks like the kind of player who will not be fazed by a hostile atmosphere. It would be superb if he were to bag his first competitive goal for Tottenham against his former employers.

Tottenham to win 3-2

Victory may be a step too far for Tottenham against Brighton

Spurs will play a second consecutive away game when they travel to the south coast on September 20.

Brighton are their opponents that day and despite narrowly missing out on European football, the Seagulls are a very good team. They subjected Spurs to a 4-1 battering on the final day of the most recent Premier League season, days after that night in Bilbao.

There is a difference, however, between playing a throwaway dead rubber and a game that actually matters. Frank will adapt to give Tottenham the best possible chance of getting a result on the road and his team may just do enough to pick up a point from a difficult fixture.

Tottenham to draw 1-1 with Brighton

Every Spurs supporter will be backing Frank to exceed expectations and get off to an electric start, but he must take it one day at a time. For now, the priority is welcoming Burnley to the Premier League with a beating they will not forget anytime soon.

Opta’s bold prediction ahead of the 25/26 Premier League season is sure to leave Tottenham fans concerned ahead of the new campaign.

Every side in the English top division aims for a strong Premier League campaign, one where they are challenging towards the top end of the table and competing for European places.

Last season, Tottenham Hotspur endured a miserable league campaign, finishing in a disappointing 17th place after losing 22 matches and ending with a negative goal difference.

That dismal run ultimately brought the Ange Postecoglou era to a close, despite the Australian delivering the club’s long-awaited silverware with a Europa League triumph.

Opta forecasts Tottenham to struggle under Thomas Frank

According to Opta’s supercomputer model, which has simulated the Premier League campaign multiple times, Spurs are forecasted to have yet another poor Premier League season.

The Lilywhites, who are set to begin a new chapter under former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, are predicted to finish in the bottom half of the league, in 14th place, collecting an estimated 47.92 points.

Frank, of course, will be eager to guide Tottenham to a strong showing in the top flight, yet Opta’s latest prediction suggests a far less encouraging outcome.

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Poor projections could pile pressure on Frank

A modest improvement from 17th to 14th would scarcely meet Tottenham’s standards, particularly when measured against the club’s lofty ambitions and stated objectives.

Daniel Levy wants Tottenham to win the Premier League and the Champions League. Should Frank end the campaign in 14th place, such an outcome would inevitably prompt intense scrutiny.

Harry Redknapp believes that Tottenham Hotspur will have a great season under Thomas Frank and win a major trophy for the second campaign running.

In some respects, Frank is walking into a difficult situation as he is taking over a man who delivered a major European trophy to Tottenham.

However, in another respect, the Dane could not arrive at N17 at a better time, as expectations are as low as they have ever been for the last two decades in the Premier League, with Spurs coming off a 17th-place finish.

Frank has set his main objective as competing in all four competitions, with the former Brentford boss pointing out that the Lilywhites have not done so since 2019.

Thomas Frank backed to deliver a major trophy to Tottenham

Tottenham are not featuring in the top-six predictions of many pundits, and it is not difficult to understand why, given how poor they were last season and how much some of their rivals have strengthened this summer.

However, Redknapp believes that the Dane will take Spurs to a top-six finish this season and predicted that he will deliver the Carabao Cup.

The former Tottenham manager told BetVictor: “I like Thomas Frank, he needs good players and they’ve got a lot of good players. I think Tottenham will do okay this year. I think Tottenham could finish in the top six.

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“I like the look of them. They look decent and have made a couple of signings. Keeping everybody fit is the key this year for them. I know they’ve lost James Maddison, which is an early blow, but they brought in Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich, so I think they’ll do fine.

“I think they’ll be strong this year, Tottenham, they’ll do well in the league, and maybe win the Carabao Cup or whatever might be on the agenda for them. It’s a great club, a big club, and I think they’ll have a good season.”

Daniel Levy has set his sights on the biggest prizes

The Tottenham hierarchy have often been accused of not being ambitious enough, but following the appointment of Frank, Daniel Levy said that he wants Spurs to eventually win the Premier League and the Champions League.

Thomas Frank has remarked that he shares Levy’s ambition, but the new Spurs boss acknowledged that the likes of Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal are ahead of his side at the moment.

One thing is for sure: for the new Tottenham head coach to have a realistic chance of achieving something special this season, the North Londoners need to have a strong end to the transfer window.

A new report has revealed that Thomas Frank’s approach to training sessions at Tottenham is very different to that of his predecessor, Ange Postecoglou.

While we are just at the start of the Frank era, it is already clear to Spurs fans that things will be very different tactically under the Dane.

Frank has said that he wants Tottenham to be more balanced than they were last season, stressing the need for the Lilywhites to be effective in all phases of play.

We have already seen evidence of that, with Tottenham setting up with a 3-5-2 formation against PSG in the UEFA Super Cup clash, and having the sort of defensive control that we hardly saw them do last season.

Thomas Frank’s approach to Tottenham training is different to Ange Postecoglou’s

BBC Sport have now revealed that, unlike his predecessors, Frank is at the centre of each of Tottenham’s training sessions.

The 51-year-old will delegate elements of his coaching to the staff, but he is very much the protagonist in most sessions.

This is said to be a clear departure from the way Postecoglou operated, with the former Tottenham head coach preferring to observe most sessions from the side of the pitch and only taking the reins in the final session before a match.

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Frank’s approach is much more hands-on, and it is revealed that it is due to the Dane’s love for details and the smallest of tactical specifics, which has surprised many at Hotspur Way.

What Frank did in his first days at Tottenham

BBC Sport say that just a few days after his appointment, Frank called a meeting at the club’s training ground, which is standard practice when a new head coach arrives through the door.

However, instead of inviting just the technical staff, the newcomer also invited all the non-technical staff to the meeting, including the catering, administration and cleaning staff, to lay down his philosophy.

This small gesture did not go unnoticed behind the scenes and speaks to how Frank operates, with an ethos of inclusivity being central to his style.

Tottenham Hotspur kick off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign on Saturday with a home clash against newly promoted Burnley.

It’s a new Tottenham Hotspur walking into a new Premier League season under new manager Thomas Frank. Fresh from ending a 17-year trophy drought after they lifted the UEFA Europa League in May after a 1-0 win over Manchester United under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs fans were finally spared from the familiar ‘trophyless’ taunts this summer.

They almost made it two trophies in the space of three months just a few days ago, going 2-0 up against Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup thanks to goals from both centre-backs, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, only to concede twice late on and lose 4-3 in the penalty shootout.

While the ending was cruel, the performance was praised by many. This was a Tottenham side that kept Europe’s most fearsome attack at bay for long spells, a stark contrast to the defensive fragility of the previous season.

It was a pre-season to be encouraged by too, with just one defeat (against Bayern Munich) alongside wins over Arsenal and Reading, plus draws against Wycombe, Luton and Newcastle.

Burnley, meanwhile, bounced straight back to the top flight after finishing Championship runners-up to Leeds United last season. Under Scott Parker, they’ve had a mixed summer. Their only win in pre-season came against Huddersfield, with a draw against Shrewsbury and defeats to Stoke and Lazio.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley: Head to head record

The two sides last met in the 2023/24 season, when Spurs, then under Ange Postecoglou, won all three encounters acros the league and FA Cup. Burnley have not beaten Tottenham since 2019.

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In the ten games since that defeat, only one has ended in a draw, and Spurs have won the rest.

Tottenham team news

Thomas Frank confirmed there are no fresh injury concerns from the Super Cup clash. Destiny Udogie is progressing well but will not be involved.

Yves Bissouma returns to the squad after a disciplinary absence against PSG, while Dominic Solanke, who made a brief substitute appearance in Udine, should will be hoping for more minutes.

Long-term absentees include James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragușin, Kota Takai and Bryan Gil.

Spurs remain without a recognised creative No. 10, with talks ongoing for Eberechi Eze and Manchester City’s Savinho, meaning Frank may again deploy a system that bypasses the traditional playmaker role.

Burnley team news

Burnley have been very busy in the transfer market, signing 13 players, including treble winner Kyle Walker, Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, and Armando Broja from Chelsea. They’re also exploring a move for former Spurs playmaker Christian Eriksen, though no deal is imminent.

Scott Parker has a near full-strength squad. Long-term absentees Zeki Amdouni and Manuel Benson remain sidelined. Several other players are doubtful, including Zian Flemming, Bashir Humphreys, Jordan Beyer, Connor Roberts and Dubravka.

Kyle Walker is expected to start against his old club, while Armando Broja may not be risked from the outset.

Predicted Tottenham line-up

Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Sarr, Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Richarlison, Odobert.

Thomas Frank deployed a back five against PSG, with three centre-backs as the regular pairing of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were joined by Kevin Danso, and full-backs pushed high up the pitch before dropping back when out of possession to contain arguably Europe’s best attack.

It is unlikely he will use the same setup against Burnley, and we can expect him to revert to a front three instead of the front two seen in the Super Cup. That would mean Wilson Odobert, the standout performer on the left during pre-season, returning to that wing role.

Additionally, Richarlison could once again step in for Solanke, with the England striker still building up his fitness having missed pre-season.

Our prediction

Burnley are one of the few lower-table sides without a track record of troubling Spurs, and we expect Thomas Frank’s men to begin their league campaign with a statement win.

Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both impressed in the Super Cup and should enjoy a strong Premier League debut.

For the visitors, Kyle Walker’s experience will be key, even if his best days are behind him while Marcus Edwards will also likely face his old side.

Former Tottenham Under-18 manager Scott Parker’s side, who conceded only 16 league goals last season, will face a far sterner defensive test here, as Tottenham’s superior quality upfront should ultimately help them come out on top.