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Brentford host Tottenham in the Premier League this afternoon with the aim of moving into the top half of the table.
The Bees hope to build on a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace when they welcome the struggling Spurs and Thomas Frank’s side know three points would lift them above Brighton into 10th. Bryan Mbeumo is in a rich vein of form with four goals and an assist from his last five league outings and could cause serious issues for Tottenham’s makeshift defence.
Ange Postecoglou is under increased pressure to turn around Tottenham’s league form with Spurs on a three-game losing streak. They are down to 16th in the table and are juggling an ever-growing list of injuries which doesn’t help matters. Radu Dragusin is the latest defender to pick up a knock though Tottenham were given a boost by the return of Micky van de Ven for their Europa League win over Elfsborg during the week.
Follow all the Premier League action with our live blog below:
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
A couple of hefty challenges in the middle but no fouls, and Brentford recycle possession before winning a corner.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:25
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
Schade is bundled over on the wing and it’s another set-piece chance for the hosts.
Mbeumo’s delivery is poor but Damsgaard wins a corner after seeing his volley deflected wide.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:22
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
Spurs have improved in the last couple of minutes, and they go close to extending their lead as Kulusevski skips past a challenge before laying it to Bergvall, who drives an effort narrowly wide of the near post.

Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:20
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
Spurs’ first chance of the half as Kulusevski gets away in the box. He’s been forced a little wide on his right foot, and he fires into the side-netting.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:14
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
CLOSE! Wissa is wondering how he hasn’t scored.
The diagonal cross comes in and Schade gets the softest touch to nod it towards Wissa, who then fires into the bar and over on the half-volley from just a few yards.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:13
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
The chances keep coming for the hosts as Kinsky waits until very late before beating away a cross, and then Schade fires a wild effort over.
That’s the 19th cross that Brentford have put into the Spurs box so far.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:12
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
Close to an equaliser there, as Schade’s cross floats over the head of an unmarked Damsgaard at the back post.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:11
Brentford 0-1 Tottenham
Damsgaard slips the ball through to Mbeumo, but his cross can’t find a teammate. The hosts have started the second half on top.
Chris Wilson2 February 2025 15:10