B’mouth 0 – 2 Tottenham

Tottenham continued their unbeaten start under Ange Postecoglou with a deserved 2-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, a result that took them top of the Premier League.

James Maddison was fit to play after suffering an ankle injury during last weekend’s victory over Manchester United, and it was the England international who gave Spurs the lead in the 17th minute when he turned in Pape Sarr’s precise through ball to end a fine passing move.

Maddison could have put the visitors in front just minutes before his opener had it not been for Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto, whose initial mistake gave Tottenham possession before he made amends by saving the playmaker’s low strike.

Bournemouth improved after the break but could do little to prevent Spurs from doubling their advantage 18 minutes into the second half. Destiny Udogie danced in from the left and exchanged passes with captain Heung-Min Son before keeping the ball in play brilliantly to find Dejan Kulusevski, who converted from close range.

It was enough for Tottenham to see out the win and, with the fixture taking place at 12.30pm on Saturday, the three points moved them to the Premier League summit with seven points from three games ahead of the rest of the day’s fixtures.

As for Bournemouth, their wait for a first win under new head coach Andoni Iraola continues. Despite showing promising signs in each of their three matches so far, they have managed just one point in the league and will hope their early-season form quickly improves.

What’s next?

Bournemouth‘s focus now switches to the Carabao Cup as they visit Swansea in the second round on Tuesday evening at 7.45pm. The Cherries then travel to Brentford for their next Premier League game on Saturday at 3pm.

Tottenham also turn their attention to round two of the Carabao Cup as they make the trip to London rivals Fulham on Tuesday night at 7.45pm. Spurs then go to Burnley for their next Premier League game on Saturday at 3pm.