Spurs Suffer First Premier League Defeat as Bournemouth Win 1-0 | OneFootball

Evanilson Strike Sinks Tottenham

Tottenham’s bright start to the Premier League season came to a halt at home as Bournemouth claimed a deserved 1-0 victory. Evanilson’s deflected strike in the opening minutes proved decisive, punishing a sluggish Spurs side who struggled to create clear chances.

Bournemouth arrived with intent, fuelled by their Carabao Cup exit to Brentford earlier in the week. Rather than showing fatigue, they produced energy and purpose, taking control of the contest and unsettling a Tottenham side that had beaten Manchester City just seven days earlier.

Bournemouth Take Early Control

Just as they did against Wolves last weekend, Bournemouth struck with their first meaningful attack. Marco Senesi picked out Evanilson, who fired low towards goal. His effort clipped Cristian Romero and looped beyond Guglielmo Vicario, giving the visitors a dream start.

Spurs never truly recovered from the setback. Antoine Semenyo almost doubled the lead soon after, heading narrowly over. The Cherries continued to press with confidence, forcing Tottenham onto the back foot and denying them rhythm in midfield.

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Missed Chances but Complete Performance

Bournemouth should have extended their advantage after half-time. David Brooks struck the crossbar, while Semenyo and others squandered openings that could have put the contest beyond reach. Djordje Petrovic in the Bournemouth goal was rarely troubled, though he showed composure when called upon.

Spurs’ lack of attacking threat was striking. Their first attempt on target did not arrive until the 68th minute when Lucas Bergvall tested Petrovic from distance. Even then, the shot was comfortably dealt with. The closest Tottenham came was deep into stoppage time when Mathys Tel volleyed just wide, but it was not enough to mask an uninspired performance.

Spurs Outplayed on Home Soil

Thomas Frank’s side had impressed in their opening matches, but this was a sobering reminder of the competitive balance in the Premier League. Bournemouth’s organisation, pressing and creativity exposed gaps in Spurs’ approach.

The win moves Bournemouth level on points with Tottenham, both teams having taken six from their opening three fixtures. For the Cherries, it was not only a statement victory but also proof of their ability to bounce back strongly after setbacks.

Spurs, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly. Defensive lapses and attacking bluntness cost them dearly, and Frank will be eager to address those weaknesses before the international break.