It hasn’t been a great start to the season for Tottenham Hotspur. I don’t think many would see it differently. But a lot would be forgivable if Spurs could go on a winning streak. So, Coventry aside, let’s tackle the game against Brentford (pun intended), shall we?

Brentford will not be an easy opponent, having eliminated Crystal Palace and Southampton this season and (predictably) lost to Liverpool and Manchester City. Unlike Spurs, they have no problems in attack, with strikers Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa each scoring three goals in four games so far. Spurs’ somewhat inconsistent defence will have to do its best to prevent conceding.

Spurs, meanwhile, boast the return of Yves Bissouma from injury, but also have further injuries to their attacking line after Wilson Odobert picked up a thigh injury against Coventry in midweek. Ange Postecoglou and the squad will be looking to silence the doubters after a challenging few weeks, so let’s hope the team comes out of this with a full blast.

COYS!

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How to watch

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom
Saturday, 21 September 2024
Time: 10:00am ET, 3:00pm UK
TV: Not broadcast in the US or UK. International listings can be found at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Peacock

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