Brentford dismantle Spurs in comprehensive opening-day win

Tottenham's lofty expectations crashed back to earth as Brentford outplayed them in every department.

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What happened. Brentford beat Tottenham 3-0 at home, with goals from Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt, and Michael Kayode, while Igor Thiago missed a penalty.

• Tottenham were outplayed in every department, unable to cope with intensity and physicality.
• Mamadou Sangare was the most influential big-money signing on display.
• De Zerbi cut a forlorn figure as home fans taunted him.

De Zerbi may add Savinho and Omar Marmoush next week but needs to work on fundamentals.

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