Tottenham vs Brentford LIVE!

Brentford shrugged off an eight-month ban imposed on striker Ivan Toney as Bryan Mbeumo scored twice in a 3-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in their penultimate Premier League game of an impressive season.

Harry Kane's 28th league goal of the campaign, a stunning free-kick, put the hosts ahead and they dominated before half-time in their last home game of the season.

But seventh-placed Tottenham's hopes of qualifying for Europe suffered yet another blow after the break as Cameroonian forward Mbeumo dispatched two clinical left-foot finishes to turn the game on its head in the space of 12 minutes.

It prompted home chants against chairman Daniel Levy, who admitted in his programme notes it had been an “immensely difficult season” for the club. The volume increased when Yoane Wissa wrapped it up for Brentford in the 88th minute from Mbeumo's pass.

Tottenham vs Brentford highlights

• Full match report

• Tottenham player ratings

• Ryan Mason explains Tottenham collapse

Tottenham Hotspur FC 1 - 3 Brentford FC

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Brentford secure a comeback victory away to Tottenham as Bryan Mbeumo denies Harry Kane another day to savour despite his latest Premier League record.

Recap the action with our match report!

Ryan Mason explains Spurs collapse

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Ryan Mason has suggested that Tottenham’s lack of fitness played a key role in their defeat to Brentford on Saturday.

“I think there’s many different reason why intensity drops,” he told BT Sport post-match.

“I think if you want to be an intense team you have to work and train as an intense team, that’s probably been a difficulty of getting this role at this stage of the season having worked a different way for a period of time.

“But I thought we were keen to show what we want to be and become. In the first half we did that but we probably couldn’t sustain it for 95 minutes.”

Read the full story!

Spurs’ lap of appreciation and awards up next...

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Yikes.

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Highlights: The comeback is completed by Bryan Mbeumo

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Player ratings

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Yves Bissouma earned good marks but Ben Davies and Oliver Skipp were guilty of errors as Dan rated the Spurs players.

Read the full story!

Highlights: Mbeumo makes it 1-1

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FULL TIME! Tottenham 1-3 Brentford

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A huge cheer from the away end before a big old boo from the remaining home fans.

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90+5 mins: Chalk up another Mee block! A superb stance in front of goal denies Porro’s drive.

The corner bounces clear to the Spaniard, who lumps one at goal again and again sees a Brentford body block it!

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90+4 mins: Slick play with Richarlison found in the middle around Son and Kane.

It leads nowhere though, and is all a bit too-little, too-late.

Chance!

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90+2 mins: RAYA, TAKE A BOW!

Superb stop denies Richarlison’s header, onto the post! And he then saves another effort from the Brazilian!

From the corner, Son fires into the crowd before Moura scuffs wide.

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90 mins: NINE minutes added on.

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89 mins: Thomas Frank responds to the goal by taking Wissa and Hickey off for Dasilva and Roerslev.

The home fans are filing out in their numbers...

GGGGOOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! Tottenham 1-3 Brentford

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88 mins: WISSA! That. Is. That.

Skipp gives it away and Mbeumo lays it off for another calm finish in front of the away fans!

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86 mins: Fantastic header from Mee after Porro’s corner looked threatening, and he stays down after getting lumped by Richarlison for his troubles.

Chants of ‘we want Levy out’ chime off the home end.

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85 mins: Perisic on for Davies in Mason’s last throw of the dice.

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83 mins: This game is in full drift mode.

Angry calls from fans come as Davies hesitates on the ball, Spurs not having the confidence to play it direct and with tempo like in the first half.

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80 mins: Calls for a penalty from the home fans as Richarlison hits the deck up against Henry.

Nothing in it, really, and Kane shot over the bar moments later anyway.

Time is running out for Tottenham!

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78 mins: Another defensive Brentford change as Zanka replaces Schade.

Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium

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Brentford have done so well to turn this game on its head and take the sting out of the occasion.

The atmosphere has gone flat and Spurs’ forwards, who were so lively in the first half, have barely had a kick since the interval.

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75 mins: Kulusevski and Royal are the next to be taken off by Spurs, Richarlison and Porro their replacements.

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73 mins: Completely flat atmosphere inside the stadium, very little sense of pushing the team on for a late rally.

An all-too familiar feeling falling across the home fans.

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71 mins: Baptiste on for Jensen, which will likely push Brentford into five at the back.

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68 mins: Henry booked for dragging back Kulusevski.

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66 mins: There it is, Lucas is on for some final-home-game heroics.

Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium

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Two terrific Mbuemo finishes have turned this game on its head, massively denting Spurs’ European hopes. Mason has called for Lucas Moura, who is going to get a farewell appearance in this stadium. Penny for Richarlison’s thoughts.

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64 mins: What a nightmare second half for Spurs, so often this is when they rouse themselves for a comeback and yet that is exactly what has happened to them today!

GGGOOOOOAAAALLLLLL!!!! Tottenham 1-2 Brentford

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61 mins: MBEUMO COMPLETES THE TURNAROUND!

It’s a bit of a carbon copy as Hickey slips in a ball for Mbeumo, in behind as he slots the shot past Forster. Well then!

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59 mins: A chance for Tottenham to gain some respite amid continued Brentford pressure as Danjuma receives treatment on the turf.

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57 mins: Over from Kane!

A speedy attack from Spurs leads to Kulusevski finding the striker after neatly beating Mee... yet the shot is far too high after a slip from Kane.

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56 mins: More threat from the visitors as a cross is cleared for Mbeumo to rifle a volley straight back at them with change - Forster holds.

Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium

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Spurs have been made to rue those missed chances in the first half by a smart finish from Mbeumo.

Brentford on the beach during the first half but they have come out with fresh impetus (and could still finish above Spurs this season).

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53 mins: Spurs straight back on the front foot, Kulusevski getting himself caught in two minds before a weak pass to Royal is cleared.

A corner comes in, eventually leading to an offside Kane’s shot meeting instant resistance.

GGGGOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!! Tottenham 1-1 Brentford

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50 mins: MBEUMO WITH A FINE FINISH!

Spurs fall asleep as a simple pass to the winger allows him to cut inside onto his left and fire past Forster.

There goes that calm...

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47 mins: A fairly calm start to the half from Spurs, in front of a calm home crowd. Tranquility in these parts is far from guaranteed these days, mind.

Kick-off! Tottenham vs Brentford

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The second half begins as the sun comes back out in the capital.

Brentford change

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Frank Onyeka, who was crunched by Yves Bissouma by a foul late in the half, is off for the more forward-minded Mikkel Damsgaard.

What Ryan Mason will want from Spurs

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More of the same will be the order of the day from Tottenham, whose front-foot approach has worked so far.

That second goal is a necessity however, to avoid this becoming their latest missed opportunity.

Ryan Mason may also want to reinforce his right flank too, where the Bees have focused their attacks.

Plenty to ponder for Brentford

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The visitors have failed to manage a shot on target while leaking nine Spurs efforts so far.

Thomas Frank may be worried his midfield is being bypassed too easily in that sense, while wanting his threatening-looking counter-attacking system to be a little more efficient.

First-half highlights: Harry Kane breaks the deadlock

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Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium

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Good half from Spurs, who lead through Kane’s brilliant (sort of) free-kick. Emerson, Danjuma, Son and Kulusevski all had chances to extend their lead.

Refreshing to see positive football and loads of movement and interchanges in the final third!

Half time! Tottenham 1-0 Brentford

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Raya denies Kulusevski at the near post as Spurs make a strong finish to a good half for them in north London.

Chance!

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45+1 mins: MEE WITH A STUNNING BLOCK!

That should be 2-0, as Kulusevski does incredibly well to keep an attack going under pressure from Henry.

Slick passing between Davies, Son and Kulusevski sees Son dart in behind, cut back and have a shot well blocked!

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45 mins: Four minutes added on.

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44 mins: Raya comes off his line to pick an overhit ball by Bissouma, playing an audacious first-time pass on the volley which manages to find a Brentford man!

Bissouma then launches a pretty reckless challenge on Wissa, which fortunately for him only draws a booking. It was a bit borderline...

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42 mins: Kane is basically playing in the hole with Kulusevski up front, and he does very well by the halfway line to squeeze out an attack.

Son spins in a good cross for Danjuma to stoop and head across goal... and wide!

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39 mins: What can wrestle this game from a low-key end ot the half?

Spurs are happy to knock it around for the time being, attempting to draw Brentford in before launching a quick attack.

Henry turns the ball behind for a corner after Royal’s latest overlap. Raya easily collects the set piece.

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37 mins: After a spell of treatment, it looks like the Brentford goalkeeper will continue.

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34 mins: A bit more patient from Brentford this time as Schade drifts in from the left and a lay-off is hit first time by Jensen... over the bar!

And a break with Raya down injured.

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31 mins: It’s not quite coming together every time for this Tottenham attack, yet the home fans may not mind that.

Kulusevski in particular is getting about a lot and showing plenty of invention, which is making for an entertaining display - if not the most clinical.

Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium

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Making his first League start since New Year’s Day, Bissouma is really catching the eye in the Spurs midfield. His lack of minutes this season is one of the many frustrations about Spurs’ campaign.

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26 mins: A dangerous header by Mee from Jensen’s long throw is spotted nicely by Forster before Spurs launch a counter.

Danjuma just isn’t sure whether to shoot or find a team-mate before a pass is snaffled up by the defence.

Off the line!

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24 mins: Henry heads clear Royal’s goalbound header!

A delightful flick from Kulusevski had set Son free down the left, with a neat cross dinked to the Brazilian.

The following corner is nodded wide by Sanchez.

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20 mins: Harsh foul on Skipp for getting the better of Onyeka, just as he did to win the free-kick that led to the goal.

This time, Jarred Gillett penalises the Tottenham midfielder despite him seeming to get the ball.

Ryan Mason is booked for his protests.

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19 mins: A round of applause for Lucas Moura, who trots out for a warm-up down the touchline on his last home game for the club.

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17 mins: Brentford certainly want to attack with pace and tempo, this time coming forward quickly to win a foul off Bissouma.

It gives the visitors the chance to load the box, Jensen’s ball beating everyone.

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13 mins: Good clearance behind his own goal from Davies onto Forster, inside his six-yard box after Schade’s dangerous run.

Brentford look to be targeting that left wing.

Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium

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I’m not sure that technically counts as a direct free-kick given Kulusevski rolled him the ball but regardless it’s a stunning strike from Kane. Goal number 28 in the Premier League this season.

What a player.

Chance!

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11 mins: Son bursts in from a Kane through ball but allows Hickey to get back and put him off with the ball caught under his feet.

Still, the winger flashes a shot at Raya’s goal which the keeper parries away.

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9 mins: Well that truly was something. Does it count as a free-kick goal? Kulusevski nudged it with a quick backheel before Kane darted to the right and curled in a beauty.

Goal No28 of the Premier League season for the striker.

GGGGOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!! Tottenham 1-0 Brentford

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7 mins: Quick movement from Tottenham sees Skipp upended by Onyeka’s late challenge.

That sets up a free-kick spot 25 yards or so from Raya’s goal, just towards the left side. Kane and Kulusevski over it...

The Swede lays it off and KANE BURIES IT! WOW!

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4 mins: Henry gets forward well down the left to spark a counter, hitting an early cross that bobbles up for Mbeumo... his strike is high and wide.

Straight up the other end, Kane’s deflected hit is gathered easily enough by the goalkeeper.

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3 mins: Also a few eyes on Raya in the Brentford goal today, he’s spoken openly about his future with Tottenham tipped to sign him as a replacement for Lloris.

Dan Kilpatrick at Tottenham Stadium

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Dejan Kulusevski has said his preferred position is No.10 and this afternoon he’s finally starting there for Spurs in Ryan Mason’s bold 4-2-3-1 system.

Arnaut Danjuma is on the right with Heung-min Son left.

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1 min: Looks like a 4-2-3-1 for Spurs with Kulusevski central behind Kane.

Brentford in their typical 4-3-3.

Kick-off! Tottenham vs Brentford

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Let’s do this!

The Spurs and the Bees face off in this capital clash.

A summery atmosphere in north London

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Polite applause welcomes the two teams out, rather than any raucous noise.

‘Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur’ plays out with the supporters hardly joining in.

A typical lunchtime, end-of-season sort of atmosphere.

Here come the players!

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For the last time this season, the players walk out onto the Tottenham Stadium pitch for this Premier League clash!

A massive penultimate weekend in the Premier League

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Ryan Mason explains his four team changes

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“We see the importance of this game, hopefully we can get three points today.

“[Cristian Romero] got injured in the Villa game, early on. After 10-15 minutess he went down, he carried on and sustained an injury. [Him and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg] were kind of enforced on us.

“The other two hopefully bring some energy in front of our home fans.”

Tottenham vs Brentford: Countdown to kick-off

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Just 15 minutes until we get this Premier League weekend underway!

Why Thomas Frank ticks the right boxes

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Ahead of this clash, our reporter Dan Kilpatrick wrote about the conspicuous absence of Brentford’s Thomas Frank in the discussions over Tottenham’s next manager.

Read the full story!

Throwback: Spurs fight back for 2-2 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium

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Richarlison defended by Ryan Mason

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The Tottenham caretaker has hit out at comments from Michail Antonio and Callum Wilson.

The duo poked fun at Richarlison’s record in their podcast, which has left Ryan Mason unimpressed.

Read the full story!

Tottenham vs Brentford: Countdown to kick-off

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The sun is shining on north London with the warm-ups in full flow.

Kick-off in half an hour!

Thomas Frank delivers the latest on Ivan Toney

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“He’s emotional and sad, but also in a way settled now there’s no uncertainty anymore. We know what the sanction is, eight months out.

“So now we need to move forward and do our best to support him.

“He got a hamstring injury against Liverpool so he was already out today and for the next game. No matter what we had to try something new.

“But of course you can’t just snap your finger and replace 20 goals.

Lucas Moura set for north London farewell

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Today’s Tottenham programme cover star is Lucas Moura, who will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer.

Named on the bench, the Brazilian winger revealed his emotions as he told Sky Sports: “Difficult to speak, I need to hold the tears.

“It’s been five years, incredible time and I don’t want to think about the last game. It was a gift to play for Spurs, a great adventure for me and I enjoyed it a lot.

“It’s always sad to say goodbye, especially when you love the play you are. You love the people you work with. It’s very difficult, but it’s part of the process.

“Great memories, great moments that I will keep in my heart forever.”

Injuries keep Tottenham duo out

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Reports suggesting it is injury that has kept both Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Cristian Romero out of today’s squad.

Tottenham fans hold anti-ENIC protest ahead of the game

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Before Spurs’ final home game of the season, a group of fans have made their anger at Daniel Levy and Joe Lewis known.

Brentford make one change

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Frank Onyeka replaces Mikkel Damsgaard in the Bees midfield.

It’s an otherwise unchanged line-up from the one that beat West Ham, with Kevin Schade leading the line in Ivan Toney’s absence.

Big calls made by Ryan Mason

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A tinker with the system and four personnel changes for Spurs!

Out go Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Cristian Romero - not even on the bench - along with Richarlison and Pedro Porro.

In comes Arnaut Danjuma for his first Tottenham start while Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski and Davinson Sanchez all get the nod in what looks like a 4-2-3-1.

Tasty.

Your Brentford team news

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Brentford XI: Raya; Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry; Onyeka, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Schade, Wissa.

Subs: Strakosha, Zanka, Dasilva, Ghoddos, Ajer, Damsgaard, Baptiste, Roerslev, Trevitt.

How Spurs line up today

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Tottenham XI: Forster; Royal, Sanchez, Lenglet, Davies; Skipp, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Son, Danjuma; Kane

Subs: Austin, Porro, Tanganga, Dier, Perisic, Craig, Sarr, Lucas, Richarlison.

Team news up next!

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Life without Ivan Toney begins for Brentford while Ryan Mason picks his final line-up in front of the home faithful.

Who gets the nod? Find out shortly...

Harry Kane mural unveiled

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Ahead of today’s game, a new mural to Harry Kane has been unveiled outside the stadium.

The three-story high mural, which was started on Monday, is close to being completed on Whitehall Street, which links White Hart Lane station and the stadium on matchdays.

It was created by MurWalls, who were also behind the Ledley King tribute on the side of Tottenham Community Sports Centre.

Daniel Levy sends message to Spurs fans

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In his programme notes, the Tottenham chairman has acknowledged a “difficult” season while paying tribute to Ryan Mason.

“This has been an immensely difficult season,” he wrote.

“We made footballing decisions over recent seasons based on ambition and a desire to bring success to our Club and they have not delivered what we had hoped. Your frustration has been understandable and all of us at the Club have shared it.

“We have undertaken a thorough and rigorous review of our footballing operations. Scott Munn joins us in the summer as our new Chief Football Officer and we look forward to sharing further news with you post-season.

“Today, we need to focus on finishing the season as strongly as we can and get behind Ryan Mason and Vicky Jepson and their respective teams. I want to specifically thank Ryan. Not for the first time, Ryan, who has been with us since the age of seven, who has Spurs in his blood, has taken the reins and led the team, supported by Matt Wells, Nigel Gibbs, Perry Suckling and Gianni Vio, through these last few fixtures.”

Tottenham vs Brentford: Match odds

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Tottenham - 10/11

Draw - 14/5

Brentford - 11/4

Odds via Legal Sports Book (subject to change)

Double-header at Spurs

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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

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We’re expecting team news in the next half hour before kick-off at 12.30pm.

Harry Redknapp urges Spurs to ‘have a go'

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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

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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

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Tottenham vs Brentford prediction

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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.

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Predicted Brentford XI: Raya; Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry; Dasilva, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade (4-3-3)

Brentford team news

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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.

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Predicted Tottenham XI: Forster; Emerson, Romero, Lenglet, Davies; Porro, Bissouma, Hojbjerg; Son, Richarlison, Kane (4-3-3)

Tottenham team news

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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

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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!

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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.