Premier League 2025-26: Bournemouth brings Tottenham back to Earth

Tottenham Hotspur received a Stark reality check from Bournemouth as a 1-0 home defeat in the Premier League on Saturday affected manager Thomas Frank’s clear start of his reign in North London.

In reality, Bournemouth was a good prize for his victory protected by Evanilson’s early bent efforts and would have made himself if it had not claimed three points.

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Tottenham was thoroughly surpassed in all departments, and only keeper Guglielmo Vicario, Profigate Bournemouth Finishing, and the woodwork made it stay in touch.

The host eventually put late pressure with replacement Mathys Tel volleying Eng wide.

Despite the late nerves, Bournemouth held on to Tottenham on six points from three games.

Published on August 30, 2025