Brentford dominates Tottenham with 3-0 victory in EPL opener
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Brentford secured a convincing 3-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League opener at the Gtech Community Stadium on August 22. Goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, and Michael Kayode highlighted a dominant performance from the home side. Tottenham's new signings failed to integrate effectively, leaving them struggling to cope with Brentford's attacking momentum. The loss marks a disappointing start to the season for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi, who faces pressure after significant summer investment. Tottenham aims to regroup in upcoming matches as they seek to improve on a lackluster performance.
- •Brentford leads with goals from Lewis-Potter, Janelt, and Kayode.
- •Tottenham's summer overhaul included multiple new signings.
- •Archie Gray became Spurs' youngest captain in decades.
- •Tottenham missed a penalty opportunity, hitting the post.
- •Brentford's Mamadou Sangare assisted the opening goal.
- 7:54 PMESPN — Tottenham thumped by Brentford in EPL opener
- 7:02 PMBBC Sport — Brentford beat lacklustre Spurs in comfortable opening day win
"Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League season under Roberto De Zerbi gets off to a dismal start as they lose 3-0 to a dominant Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium.
"Tottenham's expensive summer rebuild was shaken to its foundations by rampant Brentford on an alarming opening day for Roberto De Zerbi's side.
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External links- ESPNAug 22, 2026, 7:54 PMTottenham thumped by Brentford in EPL opener
Tottenham's expensive summer rebuild was shaken to its foundations by rampant Brentford on an alarming opening day for Roberto De Zerbi's side.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 7:02 PMBrentford beat lacklustre Spurs in comfortable opening day win
Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League season under Roberto De Zerbi gets off to a dismal start as they lose 3-0 to a dominant Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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