Tottenham’s new playmaker returned to Thomas Frank’s line-up with a bang
Arrived: Xavi Simons
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Your matchday briefing on Tottenham, featuring team news and expert analysis from Matt Verri
Two first-half goals saw Tottenham Hotspur beat Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.
TOTTENHAM finally twigged that attack is the best form of defence as Thomas Frank earned sweet relief by banishing his beloved Brentford.
Xavi Simons bagged his first Spurs goal in just their second Premier League home win of the season to provide a much needed boost in North London.
The full-time whistle has blown between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in the Premier League, and the player ratings are in.
Goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons secured Tottenham a 2-0 victory, and in reality it could have been much more in a dominating performance.
Thomas Frank’s Tottenham delivered the sort of home performance fans have been waiting for in a comfortable 2-0 win over Brentford.
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Cristian Romero was involved in a contentious moment during the first half of Tottenham’s clash with Brentford.
Goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons put Tottenham 2-0 up at half-time of Saturday’s contest as Frank has responded to the criticism in promising fashion.
The Premier League has explained why Cristian Romero was handed a yellow card instead of a red card during Tottenham's clash with Brentford on Saturday.
Cristian Romero might have been fortunate to remain on the pitch during Tottenham’s clash with Brentford on Saturday.
Just four days before 6 December, Romero was Tottenham’s Player of the Match as he scored twice against Newcastle United, both equalisers at St James’ Park.