Tottenham ended their winless streak in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Spurs, who came into the match on a seven-match winless run, were under pressure to perform and for large parts of the match were second best. Brentford were the greater attacking force and Tottenham’s dogged defence limited the space and chances of the hosts.
The opener came from a set piece. Heung-Min Son swung a corner into the box and Spurs went ahead as a deflection off the back of Vitaly Janelt sent the ball over the line.
With a lead to protect, Tottenham dug in and used the pace of Son and Richarlison to get them up the pitch and relieve pressure. In the closing minute Pape Matar Sarr decided the match with a goal of his own as Spurs doubled their lead.
Ange Postecoglou’s side jump up to 14th and can take heart from a pleasing performance.
Relive the Premier League action with our live blog below:
Brentford vs Tottenham LIVE
- Brentford beaten by Tottenham in the Premier League
- 87' GOAL! Sarr doubles visitors lead (BRE 0-2 TOT)
- 29' GOAL! Vitaly Janelt's own goal gives Spurs lead (BRE 0-1 TOT)
- Spurs end seven-game winless run in top flight
Brentford FC 0 - 2 Tottenham Hotspur FC
Tottenham end winless run to ease pressure on Ange Postecoglou
16:35 , Mike JonesTottenham ended a winless run of seven Premier League matches as they beat Brentford 2-0 at Gtech Community Stadium.
Spurs, who were also on a run of four successive league losses, gained a much-needed three points on a day where captain Son Heung-min played a part in both goals.
The forward’s corner led to Vitaly Janelt’s 29th-minute own goal before Pape Sarr’s late strike gave Ange Postecoglou some relief as Spurs moved up to 14th.
Tottenham end winless run to ease pressure on Ange Postecoglou
Unbeaten Spurs
16:26 , Mike JonesTottenham remain unbeaten against Brentford under Ange Postecoglou (P4 W3 D1) – one of only two opponents they’ve faced as many as four times without losing (also W3 D1 v Manchester United).
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou:
16:26 , Mike Jones"It is a difficult place to come and win at.
"It’s also a difficult place to win with the way they attack and set up; you have to defend your box. You’re just going to have to do that.
"I thought the lads handled that awfully well and we knew it was going to be key for us and the lads were brilliant and we felt we had the quality of football to hurt them the other way. Credit to the boys, they were brilliant."
FT Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
16:14 , Mike JonesBrentford had 20 shots and 2.29 xG against Tottenham today – both of which are their highest totals in a Premier League game where they failed to score.
FULL-TIME! Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
15:56 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
15:54 , Chris Wilson94 mins
The ball is headed over from a Brentford cross and the referee blows the final whistle to give Spurs the win in this London derby.
Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
15:53 , Chris Wilson93 mins
Not a lot happening at the end of this one, with Brentford looking like they’ve accepted this result.
The hosts do get forward but it’s not troubling the visiting defence, with Kayode’s cross getting blocked by Son.
Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
15:51 , Chris Wilson91 mins
There’ll be four minutes of added time at the Gtech.
Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
15:50 , Chris Wilson90 mins
Davies make a late challenge on Mbeumo just outside the box, and the hosts will have a chance to grab one back.
It’s wasted though, as Mbeumo fires well over.
GOAL! Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
15:47 , Chris Wilson87 mins
GOAL! And Spurs have the three points!
It’s so simple too, as they break forward as Bentancur spreads it wide to Son. The captain spots Sarr making a great overlapping run into the box and threads it through, with the midfielder slipping a shot through the legs of Valdimarsson and in for 2-0.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:46 , Chris Wilson86 mins
Brentford see a shot cleared almost off the line as they hunt an equaliser.
84 mins
It’s a great corner but it’s headed away from within the six-yard box before the follow-up cross narrowly misses a Tottenham shirt.
The hosts bring on Fabio Carvalho for Norgaard.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:43 , Chris Wilson82 mins
Mbeumo runs into Spence and another Brentford attack goes to waste.
Spurs break, led by Son, and the South Korean wins a corner.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:40 , Chris Wilson79 mins
A Kayode long throw ends with Lewis-Potter fizzing a half-volley well over.
The hosts are running out of time here.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:37 , Chris Wilson77 mins
Better from the hosts as they win a corner. It’s a better delivery too, but again it’s headed away.
Spurs bring on Dane Scarlett for Richarlison.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:35 , Chris Wilson75 mins
Wissa wins a corner after bringing the ball down well.
Mbeumo digs out a cross which is headed away, before he eventually lashes a wild effort well wide.
Michael Kayode comes on for his debut, replacing Ajer.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:32 , Chris Wilson73 mins
Mbeumo is eased off the ball too easily by Spence.
There’s a break in play as Bentancur is down off the ball.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:30 , Chris Wilson70 mins
Mbeumo delivers another pretty poor corner, and it eventually goes out of play.
The hosts’ pressure is easing at the moment.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:27 , Chris Wilson68 mins
Kulusevski and Son lead the Spurs counter, but Richarlison wastes possession.
Pape Sarr comes on for Bissouma for the visitors.
It’s still the hosts who are on top here.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:25 , Chris Wilson66 mins
Brentford make a change as Mathias Jensen replaces Janelt.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:25 , Chris Wilson65 mins
A couple of hefty challenges in the middle but no fouls, and Brentford recycle possession before winning a corner.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:22 , Chris Wilson62 mins
Schade is bundled over on the wing and it’s another set-piece chance for the hosts.
Mbeumo’s delivery is poor but Damsgaard wins a corner after seeing his volley deflected wide.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:20 , Chris Wilson59 mins
Spurs have improved in the last couple of minutes, and they go close to extending their lead as Kulusevski skips past a challenge before laying it to Bergvall, who drives an effort narrowly wide of the near post.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:14 , Chris Wilson56 mins
Spurs’ first chance of the half as Kulusevski gets away in the box. He’s been forced a little wide on his right foot, and he fires into the side-netting.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:13 , Chris Wilson54 mins
CLOSE! Wissa is wondering how he hasn't scored.
The diagonal cross comes in and Schade gets the softest touch to nod it towards Wissa, who then fires into the bar and over on the half-volley from just a few yards.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:12 , Chris Wilson52 mins
The chances keep coming for the hosts as Kinsky waits until very late before beating away a cross, and then Schade fires a wild effort over.
That’s the 19th cross that Brentford have put into the Spurs box so far.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:11 , Chris Wilson51 mins
Close to an equaliser there, as Schade’s cross floats over the head of an unmarked Damsgaard at the back post.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:10 , Chris Wilson49 mins
Damsgaard slips the ball through to Mbeumo, but his cross can’t find a teammate. The hosts have started the second half on top.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:07 , Chris Wilson47 mins
Brentford win the first free-kick of the second half.
Mbeumo delivers, but it’s headed away easily before Lewis-Potter’s ball goes out of play.
KICK-OFF! Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:04 , Chris WilsonThe away side get the second half started at the Gtech.
Spurs have made a change at half-time, with Lucas Bergvall coming on for Mikey Moore.
HALF-TIME! Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
15:01 , Chris WilsonIt was a frantic first half at the Gtech, with both sides lacking that final bit of quality. That has sort of shown itself in the one goal that was scored.
It’ll be interesting to see if Brentford can make the most of their opportunities in the next 45 minutes.
We’ll be back underway soon.
HALF-TIME! Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:54 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:49 , Chris Wilson47 mins
HALF-TIME!
A promising Spurs counter ends with Porro firing in a low cross that just misses its target.
The referee then blows the whistle, and the two teams head into the break with Spurs holding a 1-0 lead.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:47 , Chris Wilson46 mins
Damsgaard’s first corner is cleared behind for a second.
From the next ball in, it drops to Mbeumo, who rifles a half-volley that is blocked by Richarlison.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:46 , Chris Wilson45 mins
Good work from Brentford this time as Mbeumo latches on to a through ball before seeing his cross put behind for a corner.
There’ll be two minutes of added time.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:45 , Chris Wilson44 mins
Great combination play from Spence and Richarlison ends with Schade nicking the ball off the Brazilian in the box. He wants a penalty, but it’s waved away.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:43 , Chris Wilson43 mins
Richarlison gives away a cheap free-kick near the touchline and it’s a chance for Mbeumo to deliver the set-piece.
No problem for Spurs though, as Kinsky comes off his line to punch away well.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:41 , Chris Wilson41 mins
The first booking of the day goes to Son as he drags down Mbeumo to stop the Brentford counter.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:40 , Chris Wilson40 mins
There’s a brief break in play before a Spurs corner is taken after there’s plenty of wrestling in the box. Once the ball does come in, it’s nodded over at the near post.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:39 , Chris Wilson38 mins
A great link-up from Moore and Kulusevski ends with the Sweden man taking a great touch before fizzing the perfect ball across goal, but Richarlison hadn’t made the correct run.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:37 , Chris Wilson37 mins
Schade nods on Damgaard’s cross but it misses Wissa and goes wide of the far post.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:37 , Chris Wilson36 mins
Some more potential controversy as VAR review a challenge from Richarlison, who had gone in high with a raking challenge, but he barely made any contact.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:35 , Chris Wilson35 mins
Spurs spurn a half-chance as Richarlison is Jean through but the pass doesn’t reach him. Moments later, Moore is almost clean through but he’s shepherded off the ball by Collins.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:34 , Chris Wilson33 mins
It’s been all Brentford since the goal, with Damsgaard seeing two crosses cleared before Norgaard takes down a deflected clearance and forces a decent save from Kinsky.
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:31 , Chris Wilson31 mins
A decent reply from Brentford as they win a corner with their first attack since conceding, but the ball in is headed away.
GOAL! Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
14:30 , Chris Wilson29 mins
GOAL! And Spurs are ahead!
Spurs go straight up the other end and win a corner. Son plays in a great inswinging cross and Valdimarsson doesn’t deal with it, with the ball eventually bouncing off Janelt and in for an own goal.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:29 , Chris Wilson27 mins
Great stuff from Brentford, as Norgaard clips a lovely ball over the top which Mbeumo takes down brilliantly.
The Cameroonian cuts back outside before rifling a shot too close to Kinsky.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:2726 mins
No shots on target for either side yet, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of the game.
Norgaard produces a lovely spin on the edge of the box to make some space for a shot, but his touch was just too heavy and it’s cleared.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:24 , Chris Wilson23 mins
Some great defending initially as Gray heads away Mbeumo’s cross, before Janelt swings in another cross that Wissa heads over.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:22 , Chris Wilson21 mins
Another great chance for Spurs as they work the ball wide to Spence, who cuts back a great cross, and Richarlison sees his shot blocked.
The attack breaks down as Kulusevski sees his follow-up effort blocked.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:20 , Chris Wilson18 mins
Both sides are just missing that bit of quality in the final pass at the moment, with Djed Spence overhitting one moments before a Brentford attack breaks down.
A minute later, Schade does brilliantly to take it past Porro, but he can’t squeeze a shot past Archie Gray.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:17 , Chris Wilson15 mins
A hopeful long ball forward is taken down well by Wissa, who ships it to Damsgaard before the Dane’s cross is just behind Schade.
Brentford have started in a more promising manner, but it’s the visitors who’ve had the best chance so far.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:13 , Chris Wilson12 mins
CLOSE! Kinsky takes a poor touch and then hits a pass straight to Schade. Brentford work it to Mbeumo on the wing, and his cross is close to being converted by Wissa, who heads over.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:12 , Chris Wilson11 mins
Spurs are looking more assured on the ball now, though it hasn’t yet clicked in attack, with Kulusevski putting too much on a through ball towards Moore.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:09 , Chris Wilson8 mins
Neither side is taking it slow at the Gtech, with Brentford’s latest attack exploiting the Spurs high line before Schade wins a corner.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:07 , Chris Wilson6 mins
CLOSE! An opening for Spurs there, as Kulusevski receives the ball near the edge of the box. He drives into the area and scuffs a shot which ends up as a promising cross towards the back post, but Richarlison narrowly misses getting a foot to it.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:05 , Chris Wilson4 mins
Brentford have dominated possession in the opening exchanges too, with Spurs looking a little nervous in possession and in defence.
Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:04 , Chris Wilson2 mins
A pretty fast-paced opening couple of minutes, with Mikkel Damsgaard fluffing his shot in the box to spurn a promising opening early on.
KICK-OFF! Brentford 0-0 Tottenham
14:01 , Chris WilsonThe home side get us underway in west London.
Brentford vs Tottenham LIVE
13:56 , Chris WilsonBoth sides are in the tunnel at the Gtech! We’ll be underway soon.
Brentford's big threat
13:50 , Mike JonesBryan Mbeumo has scored 14 goals in his past 17 top-flight London derbies.
Spurs' slip ups
13:45 , Mike JonesTottenham have lost 21 points from winning positions this season, more than any other side prior to the latest round of matches.
Six defeats in a row?
13:41 , Mike JonesThe last time Tottenham lost five consecutive top-flight fixtures was during a run of six defeats in 2004, with Jacques Santini and Martin Jol each taking charge of three of those games.
Damsgaard on brink of Brentford record
13:35 , Mike JonesMikel Damsgaard has eight Premier League assists this season, one shy of an outright record for a Brentford player in a single campaign.
An unwanted record for Ange
13:30 , Mike JonesAnge Postecoglou could become the first Spurs boss to lose five consecutive league games since Ossie Ardiles, who oversaw seven straight defeats in 1994.
Academy graduates take centre stage as Tottenham progress in Europa League
13:25 , Mike JonesFirst Tottenham goals for academy graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore clinched a 3-0 win over Elfsborg and secured the club’s passage into the last 16 of the Europa League.
Spurs knew a point would likely secure a top-eight berth and help them avoid next month’s play-off phase, but Ange Postecoglou watched two unlikely figures come off the bench and earn a precious three points.
Academy graduates take centre stage as Tottenham progress in Europa League
Set piece strengths
13:20 , Mike JonesThomas Frank's side have conceded two top-flight goals from set-pieces this season (excluding penalties), a joint low with Manchester City.
Spurs' developing crisis
13:15 , Mike JonesTottenham have taken four points from the last 30 available.
They have been beaten in six of their last seven Premier League matches, losing each of the previous four.
Home woes for the Bees
13:10 , Mike JonesBrentford are vying to win back-to-back league games for the first time since April.
The Bees are the Premier League's 29-goal leading scorers at home this season but have lost four of their last five home matches in all competitions.
Brentford vs Tottenham
13:05 , Mike JonesTottenham are vying to complete their first league double against the Bees since joining the Football League in 1908.
Brentford vs Tottenham
13:00 , Mike JonesBrentford have only won one of the seven Premier League meetings, with all three games at the Gtech Community Stadium drawn.
Postecoglou on Dragusin injury
12:55 , Mike JonesAnge Postecoglou gave an update on centre-back Radu Dragusin.
The Tottenham boss said: "We'll let it settle down and obviously get some more information over the weekend.
“He's not available for this weekend at the moment and we just have to see the extent of it. It's a knee, so we've got to let it settle down.
“There's always concern when there's a knee injury but we don't know the extent."
Tottenham line-up to face Brentford
12:48 , Mike JonesTottenham XI: Kinsky: Pedro Porro, Gray, Davies, Spence; Bissouma, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Moore, Son; Richarlison
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Brentford line-up to face Tottenham
12:47 , Mike JonesBrentford XI: Valdimarsson: Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard; Schade, Mbeumo, Wissa
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Frank on pressure Postecoglou is under
12:40 , Mike JonesThe Brentford manager also said he can relate to the pressure on Ange Postecoglou and explained how the manager must make the big calls.
Frank added: "I have massive respect for Ange. Speaking for myself, it is tough at times and feels like you're carrying everything on your shoulders.
"It is always my final call, it's the manager who stands there. That's why I can definitely put myself in his place.
"He's done very well to keep going and keep believing.
"Maybe, in one of his toughest moments, they will win a trophy, which will be massive for Tottenham. It could be one of those seasons where they suffer incredibly - and maybe they suffer even more - but they win a trophy."
Thomas Frank on Tottenham's crisis
12:35 , Mike JonesThomas Frank was asked what it will be like to face Tottenham today during their poor run of form.
"We were also hit very hard by injuries last year so, from that perspective, I understand the situation Ange is in now at Tottenham," said the Bees boss.
"When results are also not going your way, that's tough. They're things we need to deal with as managers and I'm convinced that Ange is doing that well and he will get through it.
"He doesn't need advice, but he just needs to trust his own processes and trust what he believes in, which he does - that's the main thing.
"When we played Tottenham away earlier this season, we played a very, very good Tottenham team - I thought they were flying. When they hit their high level, they are very hard to play against.
"I expect a game between two teams that want to attack, so it could be open at times. We need to be the team that controls an open game, which is difficult."
Bryan Mbeumo gets it right second time around as Brentford sting Crystal Palace
12:30 , Mike JonesBryan Mbeumo’s retaken penalty helped lift Brentford to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in soggy conditions at Selhurst Park.
He clipped the post with an initial attempt but was given another chance after VAR determined Eagles captain Marc Guehi had encroached.
Mbeumo was on target with his second attempt, breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute, before Kevin Schade nodded in a second 10 minutes from time.
Bryan Mbeumo gets it right second time around as Brentford sting Crystal Palace
Brentford vs Tottenham prediction
12:25 , Mike JonesBrentford might be the favourites as they are in good form and have home advantage in this Premier League clash but Tottenham have too much ability to continue their horrible run of form in the league.
Expect goals from both sides and an exciting conclusion to the game with Spurs edging it late in the day.
Brentford 1-2 Tottenham.
Tottenham early team news
12:20 , Mike JonesMicky van de Ven is available for Tottenham but Radu Dragusin is out after hurting his knee in midweek. Djed Spence should return but Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie remain sidelined.
Predicted Tottenham XI: Kinsky; Porro, Van de Ven, Davies, Spence; Bissouma, Sarr, Bergvall; Son, Richarlison, Kulusevski
Brentford early team news
12:15 , Mike JonesKevin Schade and Christian Norgaard have been cleared to face Tottenham and Michael Kaoyde could make his debut after arriving from Fiorentina. Ethan Pinnock is also fit to return to the squad.
Predicted Brentford XI: Flekken; Roerslev, Van de Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Jannelt, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa
What TV channel is it on?
12:10 , Mike JonesIt will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Football, with coverage getting underway from 1pm.
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When is Brentford vs Tottenham?
12:05 , Mike JonesThe Premier League fixture will kick off at 2pm GMT on Sunday 2 February.
Brentford vs Tottenham
12:00 , Mike JonesTottenham will be out to end their winless Premier League run as they travel across London to face Brentford.
Spurs have lost four top-flight games in a row, with just one win in their last 11 league fixtures, to plummet down the table.
But Ange Postecoglou’s side claimed a morale-boosting win over Elfsborg in the Europa League on Thursday.
Goals from Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore to secure qualification for the last-16 were a timely boost.
Brentford sit above Spurs in the table and should pose a tough test, with Thomas Frank’s side boasting a strong home record.
Good afternoon!
09:20 , Mike JonesWelcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Premier League action as Brentford host Tottenham at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The Bees hope to back up a win versus Crystal Palace last time out with another strong performance against an underperforming Spurs side.
Ange Postecoglou’s men have lost their last three matches in the league and pressure continues to mount on the manager whose Tottenham team sit 16th in the table.
Defeat today would mean that relegation is a real possibility though Spurs’ seven-point cushion will be hard to cut down.
We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and updates from the match so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 2pm.
