Brentford dominates Tottenham with 3-0 victory at home
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Brentford defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in an English Premier League match on August 22. The match showcased Brentford’s control as they capitalized on Tottenham's lackluster performance despite the visitors’ significant summer spending exceeding £300 million. Brentford’s coach, Keith Andrews, opened his second season with a commanding win over a Spurs side that struggled to execute basic plays. This result raises questions about Tottenham's preparedness for the season ahead.
- •Brentford scored three goals against Tottenham at home.
- •Tottenham had a significant summer transfer outlay exceeding £300 million.
- •Brentford is opening its second season under coach Keith Andrews.
- •The result reflects Tottenham's struggles on the pitch.
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"Every new season opens with talk of a team winning the transfer window. It is not the same as winning on the pitch and Tottenham found out the hard way after being run out of west London by Brentford, whose dominance made a mockery of suggestions that Spurs are about to take off after casting off the shackles of Levynomics with a summer of relentless spending. Spurs, whose outlay on new signings will soon surpass £300m, were battered, bruised and embarrassed long before the end. They failed to do the basics against superior opponents and can count themselves fortunate it finished only 3-0 to Brentford, who made light of their inferior resources by opening their second season under Keith Andrews with a dominant win. Continue reading...
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