RECAP: Burnley 1 Spurs 0

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte believes it could be the "worst period" for his side to be playing Burnley.
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The Clarets ended a run of 11 games without a Premier League win when beating Brighton and Hove Albion at the AMEX Stadium.

That victory came just hours before Spurs left it late to edge a five-goal thriller over champions Manchester City at the Etihad.

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However, despite putting three past the leaders on the way to securing three points, the former Italy national boss is wary ahead of Wednesday night's game at Turf Moor.

Nathan Collins of Burnley battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on October 27, 2021 in Burnley, England.Nathan Collins of Burnley battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on October 27, 2021 in Burnley, England.
Nathan Collins of Burnley battles for possession with Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on October 27, 2021 in Burnley, England.

He said: "Maybe it's the worst period to play against them because in the last period they have had fantastic results and played a good game," he said.

"They drew with Manchester United, and away at Arsenal, and they beat Brighton 3-0.

"They lost only 1-0 against Liverpool but the game was in the balance. For sure, for us they will be a really tough team, we have to know this."

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Sean Dyche's side beat tonight's visitors 2-1 exactly three years ago when Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes scored either side of Harry Kane's equaliser for the away side.

"It's never easy to play against Burnley and they have a good manager that is showing in these years that his managing is very, very good and maybe he could deserve something more," continued Conte.

The two managers have met four times previously when Conte was at the helm at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea.

The ex-Juventus manager has taken seven points from their head-to-heads, but suffered defeat in the defence of their title at the start of the 2017-18 campaign when Sam Vokes (2) and Stephen Ward were on the scoresheet.

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"I appreciate his job and what he's doing with Burnley," said Conte. "Remember one month ago many people said Burnley were relegated, but I'm sure they can save this season and I think Burnley are doing a fantastic job."

LIVE: Burnley 1 Spurs 0

Kulusevski’s drive is heading towards goal and Mee makes a brilliant block with his head to save Pope a job.

Emerson is replaced by Moura for Spurs.

Pope doesn’t know much about it, but he prevents a Davies effort from finding the net as Spurs crank up the pressure.

Sensational skill from McNeil to beat three men before his cross is blocked.

McNeil and Brownhill are on different wavelengths, Kane capitalises, but fires wide of the upright.

Pieters gets across as the ball breaks inside the box and denies Kulusevski a free shot on goal.

Mee gets up at the far post to meet McNeil’s set-piece and Lloris claims comfortably.

Son’s set-piece is headed on to the bar by Kane.

Winks replaces Bentancur for Spurs.

Half-time: Burnley 0 Spurs 0

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