Tottenham secured their first league win since December 15, edging past Brentford 2-0 in a scrappy yet crucial performance. With a depleted squad, Ange Postecoglou’s side battled through one of the toughest physical challenges in the division, relying on a Vitaly Janelt own goal and a late strike from Pape Sarr to claim three points.

Key Moments from the Match

Janelt’s Own Goal Gives Spurs the Lead

• Tottenham struggled to create clear chances early on but found a breakthrough via a fortunate own goal.
• Brentford keeper Hákon Valdimarsson, making his first Premier League start, failed to clear a corner, leading to the ball deflecting off Janelt into his own net.
• The goal gave Spurs the confidence boost they needed after weeks of poor form.

Brentford’s Missed Chances

• The home side applied early pressure, with Yoane Wissa and Kevin Schade testing Spurs' makeshift defense.
• Wissa came agonizingly close to equalizing, missing a golden chance in front of goal.
• Fabio Carvalho’s overhead kick was cleared off the line by Djed Spence, Brentford’s last real opportunity before Spurs doubled their lead.

Pape Sarr Seals the Victory

• With three minutes left, Rodrigo Bentancur’s powerful run set up Son Heung-min, who played in Sarr for a clinical finish.
• Postecoglou punched the air in celebration, knowing his side had finally broken their winless streak.

Defensive Resilience Despite Injury Woes

• Missing key defender Micky van de Ven, Spurs were forced to field a patched-up backline, where Archie Gray impressed.
• Despite Brentford’s aerial threat and physicality, Spurs held firm—a rare show of defensive composure in recent weeks.

Looking Ahead

• The victory lifts Tottenham’s spirits after a dismal run of form and keeps them in contention for European spots.
• Postecoglou will hope this performance kick-starts a revival as Spurs aim for a strong finish to the season.

For now, Tottenham fans can breathe a sigh of relief—their team is finally back to winning ways.