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 launched the Thomas Frank era in emphatic style with a convincing 3-0 Premier League victory over promoted Burnley on Saturday as Richarlison's majestic double set the tone for a dominant home performance.

Burnley had sporadic opportunities, with Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony testing Spurs’ defence, but they were unable to trouble Guglielmo Vicario in the Tottenham goal. Despite a flurry of second-half substitutions from both sides, the home side’s dominance never wavered.

Mohammed Kudus provided both the assists for Richarlison's goals, wriggling into space each time and picking out the Brazilian perfectly. Pedro Porro combined nicely with Kudus and Spurs' best first-half moments came when the two worked it down the right wing and put crosses in.

Tottenham’s long wait for a trophy ended last season, but it could not save Ange Postecoglou’s job after a dismal Premier League campaign.Thomas Frank has been appointed as his successor,

The Thomas Frank era at Tottenham should get underway with a bang on Saturday. The much-hyped manager will lead Spurs as a robust -265 favorite over newly-promoted Burnley, who have yo-yo’d back to the Premier League thanks to a second-place finish in the Championship in 2024-25.

Tottenham begin their Premier League campaign with a favourable fixture against newly promoted Burnley.Thomas Frank’s side will be looking to bounce back after narrowly losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.