Tottenham endured a dismal start to their Premier League opener at Brentford as a starting XI featuring four new signings fell 2-0 behind in west London. Spurs have spent over �200million in revamping a squad that narrowly avoided relegation last season, and summer arrivals Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, Jan Paul van Hecke and Sandro Tonali were all included from the start by Roberto De Zerbi.But it was Brentford who were dominant from the first whistle, with a 2-0 lead the least Keith Andrews side deserved for their first-half showing.Keane Lewis-Potter opened the scoring in the 12th minute for Brentford, whose club-record signing Mamadou Sangare played a superb give-and-go before squaring for the full-back to tuck the ball home.Brentford did not take their foot off the gas, and their lead was doubled as the hosts ruthlessly punished a pair of Tottenham mistakes.Lucas Bergvall was at fault as he lost possession in midfield and, after Antonin Kinsky could only parry Mathias Jensens drive, Vitaly Janelt made no mistake in converting on the rebound.Spurs first half, which saw them fail to register a shot on target, was summed up by a hopelessly wayward effort from Tonali, their display illustrating the point that there will be no overnight fix for Tottenham despite their substantial transfer outlay. Topics Brentford F.C. Premier League Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Premier League round-up: Clarke gives promoted Ipswich winning start as Everton and Leeds prevail Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Brentford v Tottenham: Confirmed line-ups as four new signings start for Spurs Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Bruno Fernandes slams Man United for same mistakes as last season after Hull humiliation Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Aston Villa agree deal to sign Germany midfielder Goretzka Nicholas McGee 22nd August, 2026 Arsenal: Arteta praises phenomenal Tzolis and rules out prolonged Bruno absence Nicholas McGee 21st August, 2026 Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City: Gunners cruise past new boys in flying start to title defence Nicholas McGee 21st August, 2026
