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Brentford defeats Tottenham 3-0 with strong debut from Sangaré

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:52 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Brentford defeats Tottenham 3-0 with strong debut from Sangaré

Summary

Brentford opened their 2026/27 Premier League season with a commanding 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Club-record signing Mamadou Sangaré excelled in his debut for Brentford, contributing to two goals. The Bees led 2-0 at halftime with goals from Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt. Michael Kayode added a third shortly after the break. Igor Thiago missed a penalty later in the match as Brentford maintained control. The team now shifts focus to their upcoming Carabao Cup match against Birmingham City on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•Brentford scored three goals in their season opener against Tottenham.
•Mamadou Sangaré made a significant impact on his debut.
•The Bees took a 2-0 lead into halftime.
•Michael Kayode completed the scoring shortly after the break.
•Brentford next faces Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup.

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8:52 AMYahoo Sports — Athletic, tenacious and crisp in his passing: Sangaré stars against Spurs

What they're saying

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Brentford's summer buys settled in seamlessly as the Bees chalked up an excellent 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their opening fixture of the 2026/27 season.Club-record signing Mamadou Sangaré...
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