Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley: Key Statistics Before Opening Round
16 August 2025 Brennan Johnson enters the new season as Tottenham's biggest scoring threat after becoming the team's top league scorer last season with 11 goals. The Welsh forward also has an excellent record against newcomers - he scored four goals in his last two league matches against newly promoted teams, making him a key player for today's encounter. Tottenham's new signing Mohammed Kudus brings another dimension to the team. The Ghanaian midfielder averaged 2.2 fouls won per 90 minutes in last season's Premier League and demonstrated consistency by winning at least two fouls in seven of his last nine league starts. His ability to disrupt opposition play could be crucial in difficult moments of the match. Burnley will rely on the offensive strength of Zian Flemming, who dominated the EFL Championship with an average of 2.9 shots per 90 minutes. However, the Dutch midfielder must be careful with discipline - he averaged 2.1 fouls conceded per match. Interest...