Tottenham Hotspur secured a convincing win against Burnley, with Son Heung-min scoring a remarkable hat-trick at Turf Moor.
Despite an early lead for Burnley through Lyle Foster, Spurs swiftly equalized, and then their dominance shone.
Son’s exquisite finish leveled the score 12 minutes after Burnley’s opener, and from there, Tottenham controlled the first half. Cristian Romero’s superb curling effort on the stroke of half-time completed the turnaround.
In the second half, James Maddison extended Tottenham’s lead with a splendid goal, capitalizing on a Burnley defensive mistake.
Son added to his tally with a composed finish and completed his hat-trick with a well-placed shot, showcasing his exceptional form.
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Josh Brownhill managed to pull one back for Burnley in stoppage time, but it was merely a consolation goal.
This victory elevated Tottenham to second place in the early Premier League standings, accumulating ten points from their first four games.
Son’s outstanding performance was particularly noteworthy, earning praise from manager Ange Postecoglou: “Sonny was outstanding. He’s been an outstanding leader, with the way he presents himself every day in training. He led our press today – and then he has the quality to take his chances. I’m really pleased for him.”
Tottenham’s win also marked a significant achievement for Postecoglou, as he joined a select group of managers who have secured ten points in their opening four matches in charge of the club.
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While Burnley displayed attacking prowess at times, their defensive vulnerabilities were evident. Despite a promising start, they struggled to contain Tottenham’s offensive prowess.
Burnley has now lost all three of their opening Premier League games this season, but history shows that such a poor start does not necessarily lead to relegation for the club.