Tottenham Sink Burnley at Turf Moor
The new normal has affected every single team. Over the weekend, Tottenham had to travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley. Tottenham coach Jose Mourihno knew the task ahead of him was a tough one. He is an experienced coach since he has coached other top teams in the premier league, notably; Chelsea and Manchester United.
Visiting Turf Moor and having to face a team managed by Sean Dyche is a challenging task. Many big teams have lost here. Many expected that the game would be a “walk in the park” for Tottenham since Burnley has not yet picked up the pace this season and are currently at position 18. Punters with Betway Mobile sports betting expected Spurs to get the work done, and a 2+ goals for the match.
On the other hand, Tottenham has been on fire. They thrashed Man United 6-1 on game week 5. However, the performance against Burnley was underwhelming. Mourinho has a habit of winning in challenging conditions, and that's what makes a great coach.
Following a stuttering start to the season, Spurs look to have found their rhythm. They seem to be playing Mourinho’s game – finally. They are grinding wins like champions. A 1-0 win against Burnley had a touch of contenders written all over. After a scoreless first-half, both sides looked destined to share the spoils. There were chances for both sides, but keepers stood out for the few times they were called out.
The Kane-Son Combination
The deadly duo of Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min did it again at the Turf Moor. They combined for the 9th time this season to earn Spurs all three points. Their partnership this season has been on another level and does not seem to slow down any time soon. Therefore, it will be a nightmare for defenders of other teams, for they seem unstoppable at the moment.
Watching the game, one felt that it would end in a second draw of the season for Spurs. Tottenham’s forwards seemed toothless on the day, but football is a surprising game. With just 14 minutes remaining on the clock, Son headed from close range to make it 1-0. Live betting with Betway saw most of the punters pick a draw, but it changed in favor of Spurs in the end.
Spurs were dominant in the opening half, but Burnley almost broke the deadlock being on target a couple of times.
On a light note, Jose Mourinho bemoaned his players for staring at their phones after the win. The stars got spotted busy phones in the dressing room as the manager stood in front of them. Maybe they did so since they had accomplished their mission and were headed home with all three points.
The victory made spurs move fifth on the table, just one place to the most coveted position 4. Mourinho said afterward that Burnley was a tough team and heaped praise on their manager for an excellent job.
This season will be a tough one since every team is up there with the rest. If you look at the table and all groups' performance, it is difficult to predict the team that will emerge victoriously. For those who would like to bet for their favorite teams, Betway offers you the best platform.
