Tottenham Hotspur begin 2024 with an FA Cup third-round tie at home against fellow Premier League outfit Burnley on Friday night.
The two teams meet for the first time since September when Spurs claimed a comfortable 5-2 victory over the Clarets at Turf Moor in the top flight.
Pape Matar Sarr and Son Heung-min both found the net as a parting gift before they prepare for respective AFCON and Asian Cup duties, before Richarlison added a third – his fifth goal in as many games – to put the game to bed. Alex Scott pulled one back for the Cherries in the closing stages, but that proved inconsequential as Spurs secured their 12th top-flight win of the campaign.
Ange Postecoglou's side, sitting fifth in the Premier League table, capitalised on North London rivals Arsenal losing at Fulham as they have moved to within one point of the Gunners in fourth, while their slim title aspirations remain alive as they only sit six points adrift of leaders Liverpool heading into the second half of the season.
Before locking horns with Manchester United at Old Trafford in their next top-flight match, Tottenham shift their focus to the FA Cup and will endeavour to progress beyond the third round for the 17th time in the last 18 seasons.
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