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Tottenham Hotspur snapped their four-game losing streak in the Premier League with a crucial 2-0 victory over Brentford on February 2, 2025. This much-needed win helps Spurs regain confidence after a rough stretch of poor performances.
Janelt’s Own Goal Puts Tottenham Ahead
Playing at Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford started stronger, creating a few dangerous chances but failing to convert. The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Brentford’s Vitaly Janelt accidentally scored an own goal off a corner kick from Spurs captain Son Heung-min, giving Tottenham a 1-0 lead.
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Brentford Pushes, But Tottenham Stays Solid
In the second half, Brentford pressed hard in search of an equalizer. They kept Tottenham’s defense under constant pressure, forcing goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to make several key saves. Despite their efforts, Brentford struggled to break through Spurs’ defensive wall.
Pape Matar Sarr Seals the Victory
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As the match neared its end, Tottenham struck again. In the 87th minute, Pape Matar Sarr capitalized on a well-worked play to fire the ball into the net, securing a 2-0 win for Spurs.
This victory lifts Tottenham to 14th place in the standings with 27 points, easing some pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. Meanwhile, Brentford remains in 11th place with 31 points and will need to bounce back quickly to maintain stability for the rest of the season.
(Source: Reuters, The Guardian)