{"id":234530,"date":"2025-08-17T03:56:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T03:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/epl-richarlison-shines-as-spurs-boss-frank-seals-first-win\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T03:56:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T03:56:56","slug":"epl-richarlison-shines-as-spurs-boss-frank-seals-first-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/epl-richarlison-shines-as-spurs-boss-frank-seals-first-win\/","title":{"rendered":"EPL: Richarlison Shines As Spurs Boss Frank Seals First Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EPL: Richarlison Shines As Spurs Boss Frank Seals First Win<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thomas Frank earned his \u201cdream\u201d first Premier League win as Tottenham manager as Richarlison\u2019s brilliant overhead kick inspired a 3-0 success against Burnley on Saturday.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frank was hired from Brentford to replace Ange Postecoglou after the Australian was sacked at the end of last season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Dane made a good first impression in Tottenham\u2019s opening game of the top-flight season thanks to a majestic display from Richarlison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Brazil forward scored twice, including an eye-catching acrobatic strike, to reward his manager for selecting him instead of Dominic Solanke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_951105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-951105\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-951105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thomas-Frank.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thomas-Frank.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Thomas-Frank-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-951105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s Danish head coach Thomas Frank applauds on the pitch at the end of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on August 16, 2025. (Photo by Ben STANSALL \/ AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brennan Johnson hit Tottenham\u2019s third to complete an uplifting start to the Frank era.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cPerfect start or dream start. I will just enjoy it, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> I hope the players, the club, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the fans enjoy it because that is important.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cOverall it was a good performance, not through the roof. It\u2019s never easy in the Premier League,\u201d Frank said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even winning the Europa League to secure Champions League qualification did not save Postecoglou after Tottenham ended 17th in the Premier League \u2014 their lowest finish since 1976-77.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frank\u2019s impressive work establishing Brentford in the Premier League convinced Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy that he is the right man to return the club to the right end of the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frank nearly kicked off his reign with a trophy in midweek, but Tottenham lost on penalties to Paris Saint-Germain in the <a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/uefa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UEFA <\/a>Super Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in the closing stages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That solid display against the Champions League holders was encouraging for Frank. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The efficient defeat of Burnley provided more optimism for the sell-out crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frank praised Richarlison\u2019s contribution, saying, \u201cFantastic, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> is scoring. I have a striker <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">who takes<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> those two chances and helps us win the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cHe deserves a lot of praise. He was very good against PSG, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> today he was exceptional, with his work-rate, driving the team, link-up play, hold-up play, just dominating, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> then the two finishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThe second, an exceptional finish. I\u2019m a little disappointed that so early we have the goal of the season, but it must be a contender!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Burnley won promotion from the Championship last season largely thanks to a superb defence that kept 30 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">clean sheets<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in 46 league games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frank Makes His M<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ark<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scott Parker\u2019s team conceded only 16 goals in the second tier, setting an English Football League record.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tottenham\u2019s ruthless finishing showed Burnley will need more than defensive resilience to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While Postecoglou was criticised for his refusal to change his attacking philosophy during his turbulent two-year Tottenham reign, Frank is an arch pragmatist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The 51-year-old plays the percentages with a focus on set-pieces and a willingness to use long-<a href=\"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/ball\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ball <\/a>tactics, but this was far more than just a route one victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frank was given a warm reception by Tottenham fans before kick-off, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> he responded with a wave to all four sides of the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Dane admitted he would feel nervous during his home debut, but Lucas Bergvall almost eased that anxiety in the first minute with a strike that forced a good save from Martin Dubravka.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It took just 10 minutes for Richarlison to give Frank the perfect welcome present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mohammed Kudus, signed from West Ham in the close season, whipped over a tempting cross and Richarlison finished with aplomb, spinning to fire past Dubravka.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After scoring just five times last season, it was a much-needed boost for the former Everton forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Richarlison struck again in stunning styte in the 60th minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kudus was the provider with a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pinpoint<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> cross. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Richarlison launched himself into the air for a spectacular bicycle kick that whistled into the net from 10 yards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tottenham\u2019s Mathys Tel came on to applause in the second half after he was racially abused on social media for a missed penalty against PSG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Johnson wrapped up Frank\u2019s maiden win in the 66th minute as he slotted home from Pape Sarr\u2019s pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>football,Premier League,Richarlison,Tottenham<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/2025\/08\/16\/epl-richarlison-shines-as-spurs-boss-frank-seals-first-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPL: Richarlison Shines As Spurs Boss Frank Seals First Win \u00a0 Thomas Frank earned his \u201cdream\u201d first Premier League win as Tottenham manager as Richarlison\u2019s brilliant overhead kick inspired a 3-0 success against Burnley on Saturday. 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