Frank used a 4-2-3-1 formation but, surprisingly, Lucas Bergvall was the most advanced midfielder. He pressed Burnley’s defence along with Richarlison and went on a couple of impressive driving runs with the ball. Throughout pre-season, Pape Matar Sarr tended to be the most advanced midfielder.

Tottenham Hotspur entertained Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier today as they looked to secure all three points at home. Spurs made a quick start to the game and got their noses ahead

Tottenham Hotspur began the Thomas Frank era in the Premier League with a convincing 3-0 home victory over promoted side Burnley on Saturday thanks to a majestic double from striker Richarlison which included an acrobatic volley.

Tottenham made a winning start to their Premier League campaign with a one-sided win over newly-promoted Burnley. The north Londoners had Richarlison to thank with the Brazilian scoring two fine goals to get them up and running. Brennan Johnson added a third in the second half to make sure of the points and send Burnley home empty-handed.

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This comes after Bissouma was left out of the squad for Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup final against PSG due to disciplinary reasons.

Thomas Frank must decide whether Dominic Solanke is fit to start when Tottenham host Burnley in their opening match of the Premier League season. Spurs were in European action on Wednesday night, falling to an agonising penalty-shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain having held a 2-0 lead in the 85th minute.

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