The 2025-26 Premier League season is officially underway for Tottenham Hotspur as the Lilywhites made their debut under Thomas Frank in style, drubbing Burnley 3-0 on Saturday.

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.

Thomas Frank must decide whether Dominic Solanke is fit to start when Tottenham host Burnley in their opening match of the Premier League season. Spurs were in European action on Wednesday night, falling to an agonising penalty-shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain having held a 2-0 lead in the 85th minute.

A goal in each half for Richarlison including, an acrobatic bicycle kick, along with a third from Brennan Johnson, proved the difference between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley despite Scott Parker’s

Burnley start with four of their summer signings so far here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Walker, Hartman, Anthony and Dubravka all start for the Clarets. Perhaps most importantly, Esteve starts at the back – someone who signed a new deal in the recent weeks after much speculation of a move away.

The Athletic looks at the tactical setup of Scott Parker's promoted outfit as they return to the Premier League in 2025-26

Burnley return to the Premier League after one year away, looking to string together back-to-back seasons in the top flight for the first time since 2021.After a continued spell in the elite division