Tottenham player ratings vs Burnley: James Maddison oozes class as Heung-min Son hits hat-trick
ottenham thrashed Burnley 5-2 at Turf Moor as their impressive start to life under Ange Postecoglou continued.
After a surprise Burnley opener scored by Lyle Foster, Spurs equalised after 16 minutes through Heung-min Son, who went on to complete his hat-trick in the second half.
Cristian Romero put Spurs ahead at the break when he smashed the ball through the bodies and into the net, before James Maddison made it 3-1 with a second-half stunner.
Son then scored two goals in four minutes to add further gloss to the scoreline for the visitors, who moved second in the Premier League despite a late stoppage-time consolation goal from Josh Brownhill.
Dom Smith was on hand to rate the Tottenham players…
Guglielmo Vicario — 7
Made a fantastic save in the second half to deny Foster’s deflected shot.
Pedro Porro — 7
Error for opening goal but a good long ball created the equaliser.
Cristian Romero — 8
Scored with a fantastic long-range drive just before half-time, and denied Foster his second with a diving block at full-stretch.
Micky van de Ven — 6
Decent performance without looking the Rolls Royce figure he was at Bournemouth last weekend.
Destiny Udogie — 8
Assisted Maddison’s belter and was excellent throughout. Improving all the time.
Pape Matar Sarr — 6
Booked for kicking the ball away, but distributed the ball well and is growing as a Spurs starter.
Yves Bissouma — 7
Took a while to have a real impact on the afternoon, but saw plenty of the ball.
Dejan Kulusevski — 7
Won possession back for his team and invariably picked the positive passing option.
James Maddison — 9
Integral again to everything Spurs do, and capped it off with another goal. Tottenham’s best player, despite Son’s hat-trick.
Manor Solomon — 8
Made a strong start, trying to make an impression. Picked up two assists on a superb afternoon for the Israeli.
Heung-min Son — 9
His finishing remains fantastic. A hat-trick away from home. Outstanding.
Subs
Ivan Perisic (Solomon, 68’) — 6
Didn’t see much of the ball.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Sarr, 68’) — 5
Booked.
Richarlison (Son, 72’) — 6
Held the ball up well on a frustrating afternoon when he will have hoped to start up front.
Emerson Royal (Kulusevski, 86’) — N/A
Oliver Skipp (Maddison, 86’) — N/A
Subs not used: Forster, Davies, Sanchez, Phillips
