Brentford vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League results and reaction as Spurs secure much-needed win
Brentford 0-2 Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou’s team move up to 14th in the table
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 0-1 Tottenham
86 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
82 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
79 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
77 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
75 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
73 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
70 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
68 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.
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