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Tottenham suffers 3-0 defeat to Brentford in season opener

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:40 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Tottenham suffers 3-0 defeat to Brentford in season opener

Summary

Tottenham endured a disappointing 3-0 loss to Brentford in their Premier League season opener on August 22, 2026. Despite significant summer spending, Tottenham's manager, Roberto De Zerbi, expressed concerns about the team's cohesion, calling them 'not a team yet.' Five of six new signings appeared in the match, but Spurs were outperformed and lacked physical readiness. De Zerbi highlighted the team's issues with winning duels and maintaining pressure. Looking ahead, Tottenham aims to regroup ahead of their Carabao Cup match against Charlton and a Premier League game against Newcastle later this week.

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By the Numbers

•Roberto De Zerbi claims Spurs are 'not a team yet' after the defeat.
•Tottenham spent over £300m this summer, with five new signings in the lineup.
•The team was criticized for lacking fight and physicality during the match.
•Next, Tottenham will face Charlton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
•Spurs will also host Newcastle in their next Premier League fixture.

What they're saying

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Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi believes their dismal 3-0 opening-season defeat at Brentford shows his new-look side are "not a team yet" after a big summer of spending.
— Sky Sports

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