Richarlison's Dazzling Double Leads Spurs' Victorious Start in Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur began the Thomas Frank epoch impressively with a 3-0 triumph over Burnley, led by Richarlison's two goals. Sunderland defeated West Ham 3-0, while Aston Villa held Newcastle 0-0 despite a red card setback. Fulham drew 1-1 with Brighton thanks to Rodrigo Muniz's last-minute goal.
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Tottenham Hotspur delivered an electrifying performance to begin Thomas Frank's tenure with a commanding 3-0 victory over Burnley, highlighted by a brilliant double from Richarlison. The match marked the start of the Premier League season and showcased Spurs' intent under their new management.
Elsewhere, Sunderland marked their return to the top tier with a 3-0 win against West Ham United, demonstrating their determination to re-establish themselves amongst England's elite. Aston Villa's defensive resilience earned them a goalless draw against Newcastle United even after defender Ezri Konsa was sent off.
In other action, Rodrigo Muniz's last-minute heroics secured Fulham a 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion. Meanwhile, new Premier League rules made headlines as Burnley's goalkeeper, Martin Dubravka conceded the season's first corner for holding the ball too long. The drama continued with Wolverhampton Wanderers hosting Manchester City in the day's late fixture.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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