Tottenham Hotspur began the 2025/26 Premier League season with a 3–0 home win over Burnley on 16 August, giving new head coach Thomas Frank a successful start in his first league match in charge. The victory was secured by a brace from Richarlison and a late strike by Brennan Johnson. Richarlison opened the scoring inside ten minutes, steering in a cross from summer signing Mohammed Kudus. The Brazilian forward doubled the lead midway through the second half with a bicycle-kick volley—again set up by Kudus—matching half of his entire league tally from last season in one afternoon. Johnson added Tottenham’s third seven minutes later to seal the result. Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, created chances after falling behind but were repeatedly punished for their wastefulness as Spurs converted three of their four shots on target. The London club leave the opening weekend atop the early table, while Burnley face an immediate test of resolve after their return to the top flight.