Richarlison’s Stunning Strike Seals Spurs Triumph as Sunderland’s Premier League Comeback Shocks Fans and Fulham Steals Late Draw from Brighton

Oh, what a spectacle Tottenham served up on the opening day of the Premier League under Thomas Frank’s new stewardship! Richarlison, that Brazilian dynamo, didn’t just find the net once, but twice—his second a jaw-dropping bicycle kick that left the Burnley defense and all of us utterly breathless . From a fine first goal, deftly finished within the opening ten minutes, to that acrobatic masterpiece, his brilliance was on full display. And can we talk about Mohammed Kudus? The new lad’s vision and precision on those assists made all the difference, setting the stage beautifully for the Spurs. Not to be overshadowed, Brennan Johnson sealed the deal with a third, pushing Spurs’ promising start to the season to downright thrilling territory as they look to kick on with Frank, fresh from replacing Postecoglou this summer. If you thought this was just another day at the office – think again, mate. This is Tottenham rewriting the script and boy, am I here for it… LEARN MORE

Richarlison’s two goals including an acrobatic second earned Tottenham a 3-0 victory over Burnley in Thomas Frank’s first Premier League game in charge.

The Brazilian opened the scoring after just 10 minutes against the newly-promoted side with a nicely guided finish into the far corner, before a stunning bicycle kick after the break, with both goals assisted by new signing Mohammed Kudus.

Brennan Johnson added a third goal for Spurs shortly after as the Europa League winners made a hugely encouraging start to the league campaign under Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou this summer.

Sunderland secure dream Premier League return

Sunderland marked their Premier League return after seven years away with a 3-0 win over West Ham at a rapturous Stadium of Light.

After a well-contested first-half against the Hammers, Eliezer Mayenda headed past Mads Hermansen into the far corner just after the hour mark to put the Black Cats in front.

Moments later, the home crowd was rocking again as Dan Ballard, one of the heroes of their promotion via the Championship play-offs, rose highest to power a header into the back of the net to set the hosts up for a brilliant victory.

Any fears of a nervy conclusion were extinguished in added time when substitute Wilson Isidor cut inside and found the corner to cap off a dream day for Sunderland.

Brighton edge Fulham through O’Reilly penalty

In Saturday’s other 3pm game, Fulham scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw at Brighton.

After a tight first half, O’Reilly scored the decisive goal by coolly slotting home from the spot after Georginio Rutter was tripped by Sander Berge.

Fukham went close through Alex Iwobi and Joshua King, while Kaoru Mitoma could easily have doubled the scoreline.

But just went the points looked to be going to the Seagulls, substitute Rodrigo Muniz came off the bench to score the equaliser with virtually the last kick of the game to earn a share of the spoils.