Premier League 2025: Tottenham Outclass Burnley By 3-0 As Richarlison Scores Spectacular Scissor Kick

Tottenham Hotspur delivered a dominant display at home, beating Burnley 3-0 in a match highlighted by an outrageous scissor-kick goal from Richarlison. The Brazilian striker stunned fans with a moment of brilliance that instantly drew comparisons to his famous 2022 World Cup strike.

Suraj Alva Updated: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 09:29 PM IST

Tottenham Hotspur delivered a dominant display at home, beating Burnley 3-0 in a match highlighted by an outrageous scissor-kick goal from Richarlison. The Brazilian striker stunned fans with a moment of brilliance that instantly drew comparisons to his famous 2022 World Cup strike.

66th min: Brennan Johnson makes it 3-0 for Spurs. Three points nearly in the bag for Thomas Frank in his first game in charge

59th min: Richarlison with a beauty once again. Kudus with a brilliant ball from the right and the Brazilian scores a goal with scissor kick. Spurs take 2-0 lead against Burnley

51st Min: Richarlison(sPURS) denied by Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka with his left foot. Spurs coming close to scoring their second

Second half gets underway

Halftime

The first half betwen Tottenham and Burnley have ended with SPurs taking the lead. Richarlison scores the goal with fine volley in the 10th min of the match to give the lead. Burnley have managed to hold on their own and not conceded second goal. Will Spurs scored again in the seocnd half or will Burnley make comeback. Stay updated for the second half action

One minute of stoppage time added

42min: Laurent (Burnley) forces Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario to make save and concede corner

10th min: Richarlison (Spurs) breaks the deadlock with an outstanding goal. The Brazilian with a controlled finish following an assist by new signing Mohammed Kudus

Dubravka (Burnley) concedes corner after holding the ball for eight seconds the first time it has happened in the season. Keepers will get a five second countdown from the referee, to remind them to release the ball. If they don't, the referee will give a corner to the opposing team.

Duvraka (Burnley) makes early save as Tottenham looks to score early

Match gets underway

Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur begin their 2025–26 Premier League season at home as they host newly promoted Burnley in what promises to be a crucial opener for both sides.

This match marks the Premier League debut of Thomas Frank as Spurs head coach. The former Brentford boss took charge in June, replacing Ange Postecoglou after a turbulent season.

Despite finishing a disappointing 17th in the league last term, Spurs salvaged their campaign in dramatic fashion by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United, securing an unlikely return to the Champions League. With fresh leadership and renewed ambition, Tottenham now have their sights set on a top-six finish.

Burnley, meanwhile, are back in the top flight under the guidance of Scott Parker. The focus for the Clarets this season will be survival,

Published on: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 09:29 PM IST

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