Thomas Frank\u2019s Tottenham tenure began in style at home, with Richarlison starring in a convincing victory over Burnley. The Brazilian forward opened the scoring in 10 minutes, volleying in from a Mo Kudus cross. He added a stunning second just after the hour mark, meeting another Kudus delivery with a spectacular bicycle kick. Brennan Johnson sealed the win six minutes later, racing through one-on-one and calmly slotting past Martin Dubravka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sunderland marked their Premier League return in style with a statement victory over West Ham United at the Stadium of Light.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cheered on by a jubilant crowd, the Black Cats ensured their first game back in the top flight after an eight-year absence was a memorable one with a sensational second-half showing. Eliezer Mayenda sent the home fans into bedlam with a towering header just after the hour, before Dan Ballard \u2013 one of Sunderland\u2019s play-off heroes \u2013 doubled their lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Substitute Wilson Isidor then rounded out a magnificent day for Regis Le Bris\u2019 side with a cool 92nd-minute finish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cheered on by a jubilant crowd, the Black Cats ensured their first game back in the top flight after an eight-year absence was a memorable one with a sensational second-half showing. Eliezer Mayenda sent the home fans into bedlam with a towering header just after the hour, before Dan Ballard \u2013 one of Sunderland\u2019s play-off heroes \u2013 doubled their lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Brighton looked set to continue their strong recent opening-day record when Matt O\u2019Riley converted a 55th-minute penalty against Fulham. The Seagulls had several chances to extend their lead but were punished for their wastefulness deep into stoppage time. A failed clearance from a corner allowed Rodrigo Muniz to smash home an equaliser in the 96th minute, ending Brighton\u2019s run of four consecutive opening-day wins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n