Despite an encouraging display with plenty of positive signs, Scott Parker’s men found themselves on the wrong end of a chastening defeat in North London.
The obvious difference in quality came in front of goal, where Spurs were in clinical form while the Clarets squandered some big chances at key moments in the game.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
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5. Maxime Esteve - 6/10
It was his uncharacteristic wayward pass that led to Spurs' opener. Not a mistake as such, but needed to be sharper. Almost scored with a header at the other end. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. Quilindschy Hartman - 7/10
Showed his quality on the ball and a willingness to get forward on his Burnley debut. Delivered a dangerous early ball across the face of the Spurs goal (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: BEN STANSALL
7. Josh Cullen - 6/10
Carried out his defensive work diligently while sporting the captain's armband. Set-pieces caused one or two problems too (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney
8. Josh Laurent - 6/10
Didn’t look overawed on his Premier League debut, getting through plenty of defensive work and testing the keeper with a couple of long-rangers. A little sloppy in possession though and tired in the second-half (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Photo: Justin Setterfield