Tottenham – Brentford

Tottenham host Brentford in a clash that pits a struggling 17th‑placed side, still winless after four games with just two points and a –5 goal difference, against a Brentford outfit perched in sixth with six points, one win and three draws and a +3 net tally. The Spurs will be desperate to snap a run of two defeats and two stalemates, while Brentford will look to extend their unbeaten run and consolidate their top‑half position. Historically the two clubs have met only sparingly this season, leaving the encounter wide open and the balance of power uncertain. A positive result for Tottenham could lift them out of the relegation zone, whereas Brentford will aim to keep the pressure on the league leaders by adding three more points.