Brentford thrash Spurs 3-0 in Premier League opener

Spurs' big summer spending backfires as they suffer a dismal defeat at Brentford.

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What happened. Brentford beat Tottenham 3-0 in their Premier League opener, with goals from Lewis-Potter, Janelt, and Kayode.

• Spurs spent £237m on six signings but had no shots on target in the first half.
• Brentford's club-record signing Sangare assisted the first goal and dominated midfield.
• Tottenham's expected goals were 0.47 compared to Brentford's 3.97.

Tottenham need to improve quickly after a poor start, while Brentford aim for European qualification.

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