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Brentford 0-2 Tottenham: Pressure eases on Postecoglou

Tottenham beat Brentford 2-0 on Sunday to ease the pressure on Ange Postecoglou.

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Son’s corner was knocked into his own net by Vitaly Janelt in the first half and Pape Matar Sarr’s late goal on the counter wrapped things up for Tottenham who withstood some serious pressure from Brentford.

With the win, their first in eight Premier League games, Spurs move on to 27 points. Brentford remain on 31 points.

Spurs prove they can win ugly

This was not pretty but Ange would have loved it. Given everything that has been going on with injuries, lack of transfers and plenty of defeats piling up, Tottenham went to one of the toughest away grounds in the league and withstood some serious pressure to win professionally. This was a proper away display. A lucky goal off a corner against the run of play in the first half and a lovely goal on the counter late on was the difference. Brentford lobbed in crosses, long throws and put Kinsky and yet another patched-up Spurs defense under pressure but they held firm. It won’t go down as Spurs’ best win of the season but it may well be their most important. It proved that against one of the ugliest teams in the league (that is a massive compliment, Brentford fans) they can win ugly and dig in. Tottenham’s battle through severe adversity on the pitch seems to have made this group of players stronger and now key players are returning from injury and there could be some new reinforcements between now and the deadline. Tottenham can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Brentford vs Tottenham player ratings (via FotMob.com)

Brentford v Tottenham player ratings

What’s next?

Brentford are in Premier League action at West Ham on Saturday, February 15. Tottenham head to Liverpool in the League Cup semifinal second leg (leading 1-0) on Thursday, then head to Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Sunday, February 9 before hosting Manchester United on Premier League on Sunday, February 16.


Brentford vs Tottenham score: 0-2

Janelt OG 29', Sarr 87'

Game. Set. Match. — Brentford 0-2 Tottenham

Spurs hit Brentford on the counter and Son clips a brilliant ball to Sarr who finishes. That is a very professional win wrapped up for Spurs.

Bergvall goes close

Some lovely play on the right and the ball finds half time sub Bergvall on the edge of the box. His low shot squirms just wide. He thought that was in.

Brentford pushing for an equalizer

Spurs are buckling up for a wild last 30 minutes as they tried to hold on to this lead. Kinsky has looked a bit shaky. You know Brentford are going to be whipping plenty of crosses in.

Spurs lead! — Brentford 0-1 Tottenham

Son whips in a brilliant corner and the ball hits Janelt and goes in. Tottenham lead, against the run of play.

Janelt's own goal gives Spurs lead over Brentford
Heung-Min Son's corner kick takes a deflection off the back of Vitaly Janelt and goes into the Bees goal to give Spurs a 1-0 lead at the Gtech.

Wissa goes close

Kinsky is in trouble and Brentford win the ball back. A cross comes in and Wissa heads over. He wanted a corner but it’s a goal kick. Brentford looking dangerous.

Brentford lineup

Valdimarsson; Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa

Tottenham lineup

Kinsky; Porro, Gray, Davies, Spence; Bentancur, Bissouma, Kulusevski; Moore, Richarlison, Son

Brentford team news, focus

OUT: Ethan Pinnock (hamstring), Igor Thiago (knee), Aaron Hickey (thigh), Josh Dasilva (knee), Gustavo Nunes (back) | QUESTIONABLE: Kevin Schade (undisclosed), Christian Norgaard (undisclosed), Michael Kayode (new signing), Ryan Trevitt (achilles)

Tottenham team news, focus

OUT: Dominic Solanke (knee - MORE), Brennan Johnson (calf), Destiny Udogie (thigh), Guglielmo Vicario (fractured ankle - MORE), Wilson Odobert (thigh), Timo Werner (thigh), Cristian Romero (quad), James Maddison (undisclosed), Richarlison (groin) | QUESTIONABLE: Radu Dragusin (knee)

Brentford vs Tottenham prediction

With the squad stretched as thin as it is right now, it’s almost too easy to predict that Spurs will hang tough for a half or maybe even a half-hour before fading late when the starters run out of gas and there is no one to bring off the bench. Brentford 3-2 Tottenham.

Brentford vs Tottenham preview

There are three sides who have seen more than 80 goals scored in their games this season, and two of them will meet in a London derby at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday (9 am ET). Brentford are in pursuit of back-to-back wins for the first time all season, while Tottenham would simply like to end their seven-game winless run and ensure that Ange Postcoglou keep his job as manager. Spurs will want to start the game better this time around, though, as they conceded a goal in the 1st minute before storming back to win the reverse fixture 3-1 in September.

Spurs (24 points) sit 15th in the Premier League table after picking up just one point from their last seven games, eight points above the relegation zone and 13 off race for the European places. It’s win-a-cup-or-bust time for Tottenham, as they will likely concentrate their efforts on the League Cup, FA Cup and Europa League — the club’s first trophy since 2008, perhaps? Brentford (11th - 31 points) are comfortably mid-table once again this season despite the fact they have won just three of their last 10 games (3W-2D-5L) amid a truly hellacious run of fixtures.

How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 9am ET Sunday (February 2)

Venue: Gtech Community Stadium — London

TV Channel: USA

Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com