Tottenham maintain perfect Europa League start as Richarlison penalty seals win

The result means Tottenham maintained their 100 per cent record in the competition, and are second to leaders Lazio only on goal difference.

PERFECT START: Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison (right) celebrates scoring their side's goal.

Tottenham 1 (Richarlison pen 53) AZ Alkmaar 0

TROY PARROTT returned to the Tottenham Hotspur stadiun with a point to prove but he and his team-mates left without a point, as a Richarlison penalty early in the second half was enough to make it three wins from three and joint leadership of the Europa League table for Tottenham.