Tottenham player ratings vs Burnley: Richarlison steals the show as duo get 8/10 in win

Tottenham made a winning start to their Premier League campaign with a one-sided victory 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 wrap up a routine victory.

It did not take long for Tottenham to open the scoring with Richarlison turning the ball home after some great work from Mohammed Kudus. Burnley responded well, growing into the match and finding some joy through the middle of the pitch. They were undone again in the second half as Richarlison pulled off an acrobatic volley before Johnson's routine finish ended the game as a contest.

Express Sport rates and slates the Tottenham players following the victory...

Tottenham player ratings vs Burnley

Guglielmo Vicario - 7

Was equal to everything thrown at him by Burnley's forwards. Helped to start attacks from the very back with some fine passing. A solid display between the sticks.

Pedro Porro - 6

Got caught out of position on a few occasions after bombing up the right flank. Fared better with the ball, using his range of passing to begin forward moves. Was lucky not to concede a penalty with a needless shove on Jaidon Anthony.

Cristian Romero - 6

Took a while to settle into the match, giving the ball away with some sloppy passing. Conceded a few silly fouls in dangerous areas but got away without a booking. Not bad, but certainly room for improvement.

Micky van de Ven - 7

Did his defensive duties well enough and looked mostly comfortable throughout. Used his electric pace to snuff out counter-attacking moves. Decent.

Djed Spence - 6

Got himself involved in attacking moves with overlapping runs down the left flank. Tried hard to make things happen with his crossing from wide areas. Not bad.

Archie Gray - 5

Didn't look comfortable in the first half as Burnley found some joy through the middle. Reluctant to make himself available when Spurs were looking to build from the back. Not his best performance.

Pape Matar Sarr - 6

Started slowly as Tottenham's midfield was carved open in the first 45 minutes. Grew into the game and offered some extra stability as the match progressed. Got the assist for Johnson's goal.

Lucas Bergvall - 7

Made things happen with some direct running through the middle. Always wanted the ball and looked lively on the transition. Still raw but looks like he will develop into a top player.

Mohammed Kudus - 8

Great work out wide to create the chance which led to Richarlison's opener before setting him up again in the second half. Looked a threat whenever he was on the ball and was rewarded with two assists. Good stuff.

Brennan Johnson - 6

Was relatively quiet until he scored Tottenham's third goal of the afternoon. Took his finish well but was unable to have as much impact on the game as he would have liked.

Richarlison - 8

Opened the scoring with a superb first-time effort from the middle of the box. Doubled his tally in acrobatic style, slamming a bicycle kick into the net. A great effort.

Substitutes

Dominic Solanke - 6

Came on for the final 20 minutes and did okay without setting the world alight.

Rodrigo Bentancur - 6

Did the basics well enough, helping Tottenham to keep things tight in the closing stages.

Wilson Odobert - n/a

A late addition.

Mathys Tel - n/a

A late addition.

Joao Palhinha - n/a

A late addition.

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