Tottenham 2-0 Brentford, English Premier League: Xavi Simons Shines In Spurs Win

Tottenham Hotspur ended their poor home record with a 2-0 win over Brentford on Saturday, featuring an inspired performance from new signing Xavi Simmons. The Dutch youngster set up Richarlison's opener on 25 minutes before scoring his first Spurs goal with a brilliant solo effort just before half‑time. Brentford struggled to create clear chances, testing Guglielmo Vicario only once. The victory was Thomas Frank's first home league win since August, easing pressure and lifting Spurs back into the top half of the table.

Updated on: 7 December 2025 3:39 pm

Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher saves a shot from Tottenham Hotspur's Djed Spence during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP

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Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons celebrates scoring their side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP

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Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison scores their side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP

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Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison, right, shoots the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP

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Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero, right, fouls Brentford's Igor Thiago during during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP

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English Premier League 2025-26: Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur

Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, top left, clears the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford

Brentford's Michael Kayode, left, and Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison challenge for the ball during during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP

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Britain Premier League Soccer: Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur

Brentford's Kevin Schade clears the ball, left, clears the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford in London. | Photo: Yui Mok/PA via AP