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Tottenham suffers 3-0 defeat to Brentford in season opener

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Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Tottenham suffers 3-0 defeat to Brentford in season opener

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-0 to Brentford in their Premier League opener on August 22, 2026. Sandro Tonali and manager Roberto De Zerbi's first game with Spurs was marked by Tonali's disappointing performance, drawing mockery from fans. Brentford's Michael Kayode scored the third goal, while Tonali was criticized for his play and rated 4/10 by BBC Sport. Following the match, social media stirred debate over Tonali's €115m transfer fee, with questions raised about its value. Tottenham will seek to rebound in their upcoming fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Tottenham lost 3-0 to Brentford in their Premier League opener.
•Sandro Tonali's debut was marked by fan mockery and poor performance.
•Michael Kayode scored the third goal for Brentford.
•BBC Sport rated Tonali's performance as a 4/10.
•Concerns about Tonali's €115m price tag surfaced on social media.

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10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tonali mocked after nightmare Tottenham debut with De Zerbi: ‘Worst overspend ever?’

What they're saying

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Sandro Tonali and Roberto De Zerbi’s first Premier League match with Tottenham did not go to plan and the Italy international’s performance was so disappointing that he was loudly mocked by the ho...
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