Tottenham Hotspur kick-started their campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Everton to swiftly move on from their opening-day disappointment at Leicester.
Following a 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium on matchday one, Spurs finally found their shooting boots as they put four past the Toffees.
A venomous effort from the returning Yves Bissouma opened the scoring before a Jordan Pickford howler gifted Heung-min Son and the hosts a second.
Wilson Odobert made an impressive debut with his new club as the winger played from the off and looked lively throughout.
Cristian Romero and Son added two more in the second half to secure a much-needed win and performance.
But it was a moment after that match from Richarlison that had supporters talking, as the Brazilian made a classy gesture towards the away end.
Richarlison’s classy gesture after Tottenham vs Everton
Richarlison handed a young Everton supporter his shirt after the win against his old team.
During his time at Goodison Park, the 27-year-old shared a strong bond with the Evertonian faithful and continues to do so despite having left for Spurs.
The heartwarming moment didn’t go unnoticed either as Spurs fans took to X to share their admiration for the forward’s gesture.
A Brazilian Spurs supporter had this message for his fellow countryman: “There is no manual for becoming an idol, no recipe or magic formula.
“But, whatever it takes to be considered one, Richarlison has it. The Brazilian gave these two little Everton fans, his former club, a gift after Tottenham’s victory.”
“He is such a top bloke. I know he has his ups and downs performance-wise, but the way he treats Everton fans is a testament to him as a man,” said a Spurs supporter.
Meanwhile, an Everton fan had this to say: “Well done to the Spurs fans for understanding his love for us class guy and a great character
Does Richarlison have a place at Tottenham?
Richarlison’s time at Tottenham has been far from smooth sailing with the striker struggling with various injuries and a lack of game time.
The former Evertonian heads into his third season with the North London club coming off the back of no pre-season due to a hamstring injury.
In the first two matches, he has been used as a late substitute and looks set for a season of playing backup to the club’s new signing, Dominic Solanke.
Ange Postecoglou spoke about the need for two strikers, but as he tries to work his way back into the Brazilian national team, he will need to be the first choice.
At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he will not have that this season and perhaps a move away for his sake would be the best option for his career. However, Richarlison rejected a move to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer and doesn’t appear to have many suitors for now.
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