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Spurs dominated possession in the early stages as Nick Pope was forced to deny Heung Min Son and Harry Kane in the first 15 minutes.
The host continue to create chances in the final third and in the 19th minutes, Harry Kane saw his effort cleared off the line by Nathan Collins while Emerson Royal’s strike was ripped over the bar by Nick Pope.
Burnley’s goalkeeper was kept busy all through in the first half, but he was unable to deny Harry Kane from 12 yards in added time
The English forward converted a spot kick after his side were awarded a penalty for a handball against Ashley Barnes.
The visitors had a positive start to the second half and three minutes after the hour mark Ashley Barnes nearly leveled for Burnley but his shot from distance hit the post.
The host survive the scare and in the 67th minutes, Nick Pope made a brilliant save to deny Heung Min Son.
The South Korean was foiled by the Burnley goalkeeper once again in the 83rd minutes as Spurs continue their search for a second goal.
Burnley fought hard to score a late equalizer but the host held on to secure maximum points.
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