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Tottenham Hotspur are now set for their Premier League opener against Burnley, and their matchday one officials have been named.

Football as we know it is well and truly back this week, and for Tottenham Hotspur supporters, they will see their side play two competitive matches in the space of just four days.

Spurs’ 2025/26 campaign officially began with the UEFA Super Cup final in Udine, where they lost on penalties to PSG.

Now, the Lilywhites turn their attention to Premier League action, kicking off their domestic campaign against newly-promoted Burnley.

Michael Oliver to officiate Tottenham vs Burnley in the Premier League

Thomas Frank will be eager to get life as Tottenham boss off to a flying start with victories in both the Super Cup and the league opener.

With the Premier League season starting on Friday, 15 August, the match officials for each fixture have now been revealed on the official Premier League website.

For Tottenham’s meeting with Burnley, it has been revealed that Michael Oliver will take charge. The English referee will be assisted by Stuart Burt and James Mainwaring, with Adam Herczeg named as the fourth official. Meanwhile, VAR duties will be handled by Neil Davies, assisted by John Brooks.

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Spurs’ strong record against Burnley

Tottenham’s opening match will kick off at 3pm UK time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the home crowd set to provide a lively atmosphere.

The Lilywhites boast a strong record against Burnley, winning 12 of their 18 Premier League meetings with the Clarets.

It is a trend that Frank will be eager to continue as the Spurs aim to improve on last season’s disappointing 17th-place finish.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has revealed that a Tottenham figure has a close relationship with Eberechi Eze, and he is one of the people pushing the North London club to strike a deal for the Crystal Palace star.

After it appeared as if Spurs’ pursuit of the Palace star had ended, the Lilywhites have sensational rekindled their interest in the England international over the last week.

A number of sources are reporting that Eze is far more likely to end up at Tottenham than Arsenal this summer.

In fact, according to an update by The Daily Mail, Spurs are now ‘inching closer’ to striking a deal for Eze, who is valued at around £68m by the Eagles.

Justin Cochrane is driving Tottenham’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze

It was previously reported by Spurs insider Paul O Keefe that Tottenham assistant coach Justin Cochrane has a very close relationship with Eze.

This has now been confirmed by Ben Jacobs, who revealed that Cochraine and Frank are the ones who are the driving forces behind the Lilywhites’ push to land the 27-year-old.

Jacobs said on the Market Madness podcast: “The last thing I can exclusively reveal relates to Justin Cochrane, who is somebody very well known to Eberechi Eze, and also a confidant of Thomas Frank being an assistant coach at Tottenham.

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“He and Frank are the two that are driving this move, and Daniel Levy is prepared to back Thomas Frank with budget.”

Eze makes Tottenham transfer intention clear

According to reports, the former QPR man has taken a decisive step as Tottenham prepares their opening offer for him.

It was reported by Fabrizio Romano yesterday that Eze has made it clear to Palace that he is keen on joining Tottenham.

Manchester City have now rejected another big offer from Tottenham Hotspur for Savinho, according to reports from Brazil, but the North London club are still optimistic about getting the player.

Regular readers of Spurs Web will be aware that Man City turned down Tottenham’s £43m offer for Savinho earlier this week.

It was widely reported that Spurs are expected to return with an improved offer for Savinho, with the Lilywhites determined to get the 21-year-old.

It has now emerged that an improved offer sent by the Lilywhites still has not been enough to clinch the deal for the Brazilian.

Tottenham optimistic despite Man City turning down £60m for Savinho

This update comes from Globo Esporte, who say that Spurs sent a bid of €70m (£60.3) for the winger, but the Manchester club rejected the offer.

However, it is revealed that Thomas Frank’s men have promised to return with another offer for Savinho before the transfer window closes in two weeks.

The report adds that the player’s representatives have travelled to England to oversee the negotiations, with all parties viewing the deal positively.

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This is not the first outlet to make this claim, with The Daily Mail reporting earlier today that Savinho’s agent has travelled to London to push through his client’s move to Spurs.

How much would Tottenham have to pay for Savinho?

It was revealed by journalist Jorge Nicola on Thursday that Tottenham have already been made aware of what it will take to prise the winger away from the Etihad Stadium.

He claimed that Savinho’s agent had informed Spurs that they would have to pay €80m (£67m) to land his client.

If Tottenham pay that fee, it would make the Man City star the club’s record signing, eclipsing the £65m they paid for Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in August 2024.

A Tottenham fan favourite has officially called time on his playing career at the age of 33, bringing an end to a professional journey that spanned over a decade and saw him grace some of Europe’s biggest stages.

Former Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela only recently showed that Spurs still hold a special place in his heart, leaving a heartfelt comment under one of their social media posts.

The Argentine, who will forever be remembered for his iconic rabona strike against Arsenal in the 2021 season, reminded supporters that he still keeps tabs on the north London side, writing, “Tottenham Hotspur, I miss you,” in the comment section under a post that they tribute to his derby day strike.

Lamela’s time at Tottenham was filled with moments of flair and commitment, but his journey after leaving the club saw him turn out for Sevilla and AEK Athens, adding new chapters to his career.

According to Spanish outlet MARCA, Erik Lamela has now decided to retire from professional football after 16 years at the top level.

The report stated that while his playing days have come to an end, his involvement in the sport will continue, with the Argentine set to join Matías Almeyda’s coaching staff at Sevilla.

During his time at Tottenham, Lamela made over 250 appearances, scoring 37 goals and providing 46 assists, cementing his place as a cult figure among the fanbase.

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Lamela’s legacy on and off the pitch

Lamela also left his mark at Sevilla, helping the Spanish side lift the Europa League trophy in the 2022-23 season, but he never won silverware in a Tottenham shirt.

Individually, however, his career highlight for Spurs came in the form of the FIFA Puskas Award, which he won for that outrageous rabona against Arsenal, a strike that remains one of the Premier League’s most iconic goals.

With his playing career now concluded and his focus shifting towards coaching, Lamela steps into a new chapter of football, and his journey will be followed closely by those who have admired his talent and passion over the years.

David Ornstein has revealed from a Manchester City perspective there is no change on Savinho’s future since they rejected Tottenham’s opening offer for the winger.

It was widely reported earlier this week that Tottenham’s £43m offer for Savinho was turned down by Man City.

It was subsequently claimed that Man City told Tottenham that Savinho is not for sale, and Pep Guardiola’s men consider the matter to be closed.

However, since then, several outlets have claimed that the Lilywhites have not given up on the Brazilian, with Spurs expected to return with a second offer for Savinho.

Man City are willing to sell Savinho for the right price

Ornstein has now revealed that his sources at City maintain that Tottenham’s enquiry for the 21-year-old was rebuffed, and talks went no further.

However, he adds that the Manchester club would be willing to cash in on the winger if Tottenham sufficiently increase their offer.

When asked about Savinho’s move to Spurs, Ornstein said on The Athletic FC podcast (via GiveMeSport): “Some conversations have been held that focused on a deal in the region of €50m. Clearly, Manchester City, if there’s going to be any departure, and I say that with a capital if, because the word coming from the Etihad is that there was an enquiry, it was rebuffed, and it’s going no further.

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“But if they were to consider parting with him, it would take, evidently, a far higher number. Are Tottenham willing to stretch that far? If they are, then possibly there could be a deal.”

Savinho’s agent is on his way to London

There has been a big development this morning, which will give Tottenham fans optimism that the club can secure the Man City star.

According to reports, Savinho’s agent is on his way to England to negotiate the winger’s move to Tottenham.

Tottenham return to Premier League action as they face Burnley in their season opener, with Thomas Frank aiming to start his tenure on a winning note. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Burnley.

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action for the first time since their final league outing of the 2024/25 season against Brighton and Hove Albion.

That match ended in a heavy 4-1 defeat, a result that summed up a campaign to forget as Spurs recorded their worst-ever Premier League finish, ending up in 17th place.

With Thomas Frank now in charge, the hope is for a fresh start and a significant improvement in domestic form, and a win on matchday one would be the perfect way to set the tone for the campaign ahead.

When and where is the game?

The match will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, 16 August 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Burnley in the UK

Unfortunately for Tottenham supporters, the fixture will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3 pm blackout rule. Fans, however, can watch highlights later in the evening on BBC’s Match of the Day or through the club’s official social media channels.

Spurs and Burnley team news

Tottenham will be without Bryan Gil, who is sidelined with a knee injury. Dejan Kulusevski is also out with a knee problem and is expected back sometime in the Spring.

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Destiny Udogie remains doubtful due to a muscle injury, while James Maddison is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury with no timeline for his return set.

Kota Takai has a foot injury and is expected to return in late August, while Radu Dragusin is recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, with a return anticipated in mid-October.

For Burnley, Bashir Humphreys is out with a muscle injury until mid-September. Connor Roberts is doubtful after picking up a knock.

Zeki Amdouni is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury until mid-January, while Zian Flemming is also a doubt with a muscle issue.

Spurs Web score prediction for Tottenham vs Burnley

Tottenham produced a spirited display in their recent UEFA Super Cup tie against Paris Saint-Germain, despite losing on penalties.

If Frank’s side can replicate that level of performance against newly promoted Burnley, they will be strong favourites to claim three points.

Their recent record against the Clarets also adds confidence, with three consecutive league wins over the Lancashire side. Another victory looks like a realistic prospect on Saturday.

Thomas Frank has provided an injury update on his Tottenham Hotspur squad ahead of their Premier League opener against newly promoted Burnley.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attention now turns to Premier League action following their 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat at the hands of PSG in the UEFA Super Cup.

It was a valiant display from Thomas Frank’s men, who showed they are capable of going toe to toe against the best club in the world, even despite suffering a defeat.

Frank made some tactical changes coming into that clash, opting for a back three and using two tens as he looked to find a way around his lack of attacking midfielders.

Destiny Udogie will miss Burnley match

Spurs’ two creative midfielders, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, remain sidelined following their long-term injuries, leaving them to miss out on the PSG clash.

Dominic Solanke made his return in midweek and played the final ten minutes of the European fixture.

Yves Bissouma was also absent from the entire line-up, with Frank revealing that Bissouma was left out because of disciplinary reasons.

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With the Burnley clash coming a few days after the PSG encounter, Thomas Frank has now sat down with the media to address Tottenham’s injury situation ahead of their Premier League opener.

Frank has confirmed Destiny Udogie will miss the fixture in N17 tomorrow as he continues his recovery, while the rest of his squad came through the match unscathed.

He told the official Spurs site: “Every player is available for the team tomorrow (who was available from the last game). Destiny is progressing.”

Spurs prepare for Premier League kick-off against Burnley

The new season now kicks off properly with Tottenham facing newly promoted Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm UK time on Saturday.

Fans in the UK, however, will not be able to watch the game live on TV, due to blackout rules, meaning those who want to catch the match live would have to go to the stadium.

However, highlights could be watched later in the evening on BBC’s Match of the Day, or on the club’s social media channels.

Savinho’s representatives intend to push through the winger’s move from Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur over the coming days.

Earlier this week, Tottenham’s £43m offer for Savinho was turned down by Man City, but the Lilywhites have not given up on their pursuit of the Brazilian.

Spurs are expected to return with an improved offer for Savinho, but the player will not come cheap, according to reports over the last 48 hours.

On Thursday, journalist Jorge Nicola revealed that Savinho’s agent has informed Tottenham that they would have to pay €80m (£67m) to sign the winger, and it looks like the Man City man’s representative is now taking matters into his own hands.

Savinho’s agent flying to London to negotiate Tottenham move

According to The Daily Mail, Savinho’s agent, Frederico Moraes, left Brazil on Thursday to depart for England amidst the talks between Spurs and Man City.

The report says that Moraes is set to get involved in ‘further negotiations next week’ and he intends to push through his client’s move to Spurs, which the 21-year-old is keen to complete.

The outlet claims that the former Girona man does not want to be a fringe player in the season leading up to the World Cup and has thus decided that he would be better off moving to N17.

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It is explained that Pep Guardiola has been seeking ways to trim the size of his squad as part of a reboot at the Etihad Stadium, and would be willing to let Savinho go if City’s £67m asking price is met.

DiarioAS journalist Eduardo Burgos has also backed up this information, stating that Savinho’s agent is set to fly to London to ‘unlock’ the transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.

Savinho deal does not impact Spurs’ pursuit of Eberechi Eze

The Mail back up what we have heard from other sources over recent weeks by making it clear that Spurs’ talks over Savinho do not impact their pursuit of Eberechi Eze, which is ongoing.

The Lilywhites are holding negotiations with Palace over the England international, who is expected to cost a similar amount to the Brazilian.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly making progress in their negotiations with Crystal Palace over Eberechi Eze, according to a new update.

It emerged on Thursday that Spurs are ready to make an opening offer for Eze as they step up their pursuit of the England international.

In a boost to Tottenham, it has emerged that Arsenal are no longer keen on Eze as they are prioritising signing a left-winger over a number ten.

This means that the Lilywhites could potentially have a free run at the Eagles star, and it appears they are not wasting any time in trying to wrap up a deal.

Eberechi Eze is ‘inching closer’ to a move to Tottenham

This update comes from The Daily Mail, who say that Eze would cost around £68m, but that has not deterred Tottenham.

The outlet reveals that Spurs are currently locked in talks with Palace and are ‘inching closer’ to striking a deal, although an agreement has not been reached by the two clubs.

The report adds that despite Arsenal expressing their interest in the 27-year-old earlier this summer, the player looks more likely to end up at Tottenham Hotspur.

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How much Spurs are willing to pay for Eze

It was reported earlier this week that Spurs now understand exactly what it will take to land Eze following their talks with the Eagles over the last week.

According to an update from talkSPORT on Thursday, Tottenham are hoping to land Eze for around £55m.

Thomas Frank will be aiming for the perfect start to his Tottenham tenure when his side welcomes newly promoted Burnley to north London on Saturday afternoon. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face Burnley.

Thomas Frank will be hoping his Tottenham Hotspur side can get their Premier League campaign off to a perfect start against newly promoted Burnley on Saturday afternoon, with a victory.

Scott Parker’s men, on the other hand, will be aiming to cause an upset when they visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, seeking a first Premier League victory over Tottenham since 2022.

With Spurs having already contested the UEFA Super Cup just days before their league opener, there will be plenty of attention on Frank’s starting XI for Saturday’s clash, and we have taken a closer look at how they might line up.

Here is our predicted Tottenham XI for the Premier League opener against Burnley.

Predicted Tottenham XI vs Burnley in the Premier League

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: The Italian shot-stopper looks set to keep hold of the number one spot for now, having started the last two matches, including the Super Cup final.

Right-back – Pedro Porro: Last time out, Frank deployed Porro as a wing-back, underlining just how crucial the Spaniard is to his system. We fully expect him to retain his place on Saturday regardless of the formation.

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Centre-back – Cristian Romero: The new Tottenham captain should lead Spurs out in front of a packed home crowd.

Centre-back – Micky van de Ven: The Dutchman had a mixed outing against PSG, opening the scoring in the Thomas Frank era before seeing his penalty saved in the shootout. Still, he is expected to partner Romero in a back four.

Left-back – Djed Spence: The Englishman may well continue on the left side of defence, as it remains unclear whether Destiny Udogie is fully match fit.

Pivot midfielder – Joao Palhinha: The Portuguese international is beginning to show his importance in the holding role. He logged a solid 60-plus minutes against PSG and should start again.

Pivot midfielder – Archie Gray: This could be one match too many for Rodrigo Bentancur, who has played over an hour in each of the last two fixtures. We expect the Uruguayan to be rested, with Gray stepping in.

Attacking midfielder – Lucas Bergvall: With no new arrivals in the number ten role, makeshift options remain the order of the day, and Bergvall is expected to get the nod.

Right midfielder – Brennan Johnson: Tottenham’s top scorer in the Premier League last season will be eager to get off the mark after not featuring in the Super Cup final.

Striker – Richarlison: The Brazilian produced a much-improved display against PSG, leading the line effectively during his time on the pitch. Frank will be looking for more of the same.