Spurs 'didn't fight in the right way' in 3-0 loss

Tottenham's season opener ends in a 3-0 defeat at Brentford, with the boss critical of his side's fight.

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What happened. Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-0 to Brentford in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, with head coach Roberto Di Zerbi saying his side 'didn't fight in the right way'.

• Di Zerbi criticized the team's fighting spirit after the loss.
• The defeat came in the first game of the season.

“didn't fight in the right way”

— Roberto Di Zerbi

Tottenham will need to regroup quickly after a disappointing start to the campaign.

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