Overview

• Brennan Johnson opened the scoring from Richarlison’s low cross after a rapid move down the right flank.
• João Palhinha made it 2-0 before the break, firing home after goalkeeper James Trafford’s misplaced pass from his own area.
• Tottenham have started the league with consecutive wins and clean sheets under new head coach Thomas Frank.
• Analyses credit a disciplined press and direct vertical passing, with Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr and Mohammed Kudus noted for their impact.
• Pep Guardiola said his team lost the “simple” passing continuity as a young, retooled XI sought cohesion and scrutiny grew over the goalkeeping role.