Kayode seals emphatic Brentford victory in wake-up call for sorry Spurs
Continue down this road and it will not be long before the chants of “Lincoln away” start up again. This was the start of Tottenham’s brave new era but there was no sign of any change. The old flaws were still there in a cowardly display – with and without the ball – and after a summer of extravagant spending it will alarm Roberto De Zerbi that his side opened the season looking like relegation candidates rather than contenders for European football.
TL;DR
- Brentford defeated Tottenham 3-0 in their opening match of the season.
- Tottenham's performance was characterized by a lack of cohesion, timid possession, and defensive chaos.
- Mamadou Sangaré, a new signing for Brentford, had a standout debut, influencing the game significantly.
- Brentford's goals were scored by Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, and Michael Kayode.
- Igor Thiago missed a penalty for Brentford.
- Tottenham's manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed concern over his team's lack of fight and the performance of individual players.
- Spurs' significant summer spending did not translate into an improved on-pitch display.
- Brentford's effective play in open-play situations was noted, along with their scoring from set pieces.