Tottenham easily defeated Brentford, with Xavi Simons shining by scoring twice

(Football result) - Tottenham claimed a 2-0 win against Brentford in the Premier League, highlighted by Xavi Simons' outstanding double, maintaining their steady performance and reinforcing their spot among the leaders.

Tottenham won 2-0 against Brentford in an exciting Premier League match, powered by the impressive display of newcomer Xavi Simons and a solid defensive performance.

From the early minutes, Tottenham took control of the game with quick combinations through the middle. In the 25th minute, the home side broke the deadlock after a slick move: Xavi Simons delivered a precise through ball for Richarlison to tap into an open net, ending the stalemate.

Brentford tried to fight back with counterattacks led by Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade, but their shots were all denied by goalkeeper Vicario. The visitors nearly equalized in the 24th minute when Thiago faced the keeper, but his shot was brilliantly saved.

Before halftime, Xavi Simons made a strong impression with a beautiful solo run from the edge of the box, curling a shot into the far corner past goalkeeper Kelleher to double Tottenham's lead to 2-0.

In the second half, Brentford's coach Thomas Frank made several changes but was powerless against Tottenham’s sturdy defense. Tottenham played cautiously, slowed the tempo, and preserved their lead until the final whistle.

This win helps Tottenham solidify their place among the top teams, while Brentford continues their disappointing run away from home.

Team news Tottenham vs Brentford

• Tottenham:Ben Davies, Kota Takai, Radu Dragusin, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke are injured.
• Brentford:Joshua Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho are sidelined due to injury.

Expected lineups Tottenham vs Brentford

• Tottenham:Vicario (GK), Udogie, Danso, Romero, Porro, Sarr, Bentancur, Johnson, Bergvall, Kudus, Kolo Muani.
• Brentford:Kelleher (GK), Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey, Henderson, Jensen, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago.

Form & Head-to-head record

• Tottenham form:In the last 5 matches, Tottenham drew 2 and lost 3, scoring 9 goals and conceding 15.
• Brentford form:In their last 5 games, Brentford won 2 and lost 3, scoring 7 goals and allowing 8.
• Head-to-head record:In the last 5 encounters, Tottenham won 3, drew 1, and lost 1, while Brentford won 1, drew 1, and lost 3.

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