Tottenham’s clash with Burnley in the opening round of the English Premier League witnessed the first-ever application of a new rule in English football.
Spurs were awarded a corner kick in the 4th minute after Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka held the ball in his hands for more than eight seconds, a violation under the updated regulations.
History favors Tottenham in this fixture, with the North London side winning 55 times compared to Burnley’s 42 victories, while 28 matches ended in draws. Their most recent meeting came in May 2024, when Spurs claimed a 2-1 victory.
Tottenham also boast a strong record in opening-round matches against newly promoted clubs. They previously triumphed at home against Ipswich Town in 2000 and Aston Villa in 2019.
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