Tottenham vs Brentford LIVE!
Tottenham play their final home game of a turbulent Premier League season against Brentford today. Ryan Mason is still hoping to push his case to Daniel Levy that he could be considered for the Spurs job on a full-time basis and surely needs a big performance here to make his case.
Qualification for the Europa League is still a possibility but Mason likely needs back-to-back wins to get the better of Aston Villa and Brighton. Yet some fans may prefer to avoid a second season in the Europa Conference League in three years, with hopes of a run to the Champions League a distant memory.
Brentford, meanwhile, are starting life without Ivan Toney. The forward received an eight-month ban earlier this week after betting charges and it will be fascinating to see how they adapt. Thomas Frank will name his line-up at 11.30am BST with Spurs considering a recall for Yves Bissouma. Follow Tottenham vs Brentford LIVE via Standard Sport’s matchday blog, with Dan Kilpatrick providing expert analysis from the ground!
Tottenham vs Brentford updates
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Double-header at Spurs
11:02 , Marc Mayo
After today’s Premier League game, Tottenham take on Reading in a crucial Women’s Super League battle at the bottom.
That kicks off at 4.15pm, also at Tottenhan Stadium in a first of its kind double-header.
Tottenham vs Brentford: Countdown to kick-off
10:57 , Marc Mayo
We’re expecting team news in the next half hour before kick-off at 12.30pm.
Harry Redknapp urges Spurs to ‘have a go’
10:52 , Marc Mayo
Ryan Mason should shun making a decision between starting Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison – by starting both of them in a four-man attack.
That is according to Harry Redknapp, who told iNews: “I’d like to see Tottenham have a go.
“I would play with a forward line of Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son and Harry Kane. I’d have a go. I’d think ‘You’ve got four incredible forwards here, let’s go and win football matches’. They don’t, they go one up, play three at the back. Have a go!
“When I managed Tottenham – I was back with the boys last weekend [for a charity game] – I played two wingers home and away, Aaron Lennon and Gareth Bale. I played two up top, whether it was Defoe, Adebayor, Pavlyuchenko, Crouch. We played with two forwards.
“They need to be positive, that’s a big problem for them.”
Head-to-head record
10:47 , Marc Mayo
That 1992 League Cup tie was these teams’ first meeting for 43 years, amid the Bees’ long stay in the lower tiers.
Since returning to the top flight, Spurs have won one and drawn two of their three matches.
Tottenham wins: 24
Draws: 15
Brentford wins: 6
Throwback: Tottenham earn Griffin Park win in League Cup clash
10:41 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham vs Brentford prediction
10:36 , Marc Mayo
Brentford look like the worst team an out-of-sorts Spurs could play.
Frank’s side are well-drilled, focused and relentless, traits Tottenham at their worst struggle to match.
Brentford to win 2-1.
10:31 , Marc Mayo
Predicted Brentford XI: Raya; Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry; Dasilva, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade (4-3-3)
Brentford team news
10:26 , Marc Mayo
Ivan Toney starts an eight-month ban having been found guilty of 232 betting breaches.
A long-term injury list still includes Keane Lewis-Potter, Pontus Jansson, Thomas Strakosha and Christian Norgaard.
10:19 , Marc Mayo
Predicted Tottenham XI: Forster; Emerson, Romero, Lenglet, Davies; Porro, Bissouma, Hojbjerg; Son, Richarlison, Kane (4-3-3)
Tottenham team news
10:14 , Marc Mayo
Yves Bissouma could be handed a start as the midfielder continues his comeback from a long-term ankle injury.
Clement Lenglet started against Aston Villa and looks likely to do so again alongside Emerson Royal and Cristian Romero in defence.
Eric Dier could soon be available but remains touch-and-go for this game.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Brentford
10:07 , Marc Mayo
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream through the BT Sport website or app.
Tottenham vs Brentford LIVE!
10:02 , Marc Mayo
Spurs play their final home game of what has been a rollercoaster season with Brentford today’s visitors.
This lunchtime kick-off could go a long way to deciding Tottenham’s fate, particularly in terms of European qualification.
Victory could be enough to see off the threat of Aston Villa, who beat Ryan Mason’s side a week ago yet face tricky games against Liverpool and Brighton to finish the season.
But a top-six finish will likely require favours against both Villa and the Seagulls along with a perfect record in their remaining games.
Brentford, meanwhile, begin life after Ivan Toney. The striker begins an eight-month ban this week, raising big questions over where the Bees will find their goals.
Sat ninth in the table but almost certainly too far back for a late European finish, they are at least set to end up in the top half.
