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  1. Tottenham v Brentford: Team newspublished at 14:07 GMT 6 December 2025

    Tottenham XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Gray, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison, Muani

    Tottenham's Xavi Simons starts a Premier League game for the first time since 8 November, while Micky van de Ven, Richarlison and Archie Gray also return to the starting line-up.

    Tottenham XI: Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence, Bentancur, Gray, Kudus, Simons, Richarlison, Muani

    Substitutes: Bergvall, Danso, Davies, Johnson, Kinsky, Joao Palhinha, Odobert, Sarr, Tel

    Mikkel Damsgaard makes his 100th appearance for Brentford, who make four changes after the 2-0 defeat at Arsenal.

    Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kaoyde, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara, Thiago

    Substitutes: Donovan, Henry, Hickey, Janelt, Jensen, Lewis-Potter, Onyeka, Pinnock, Valdimarsson

    Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kaoyde, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara, Thiago
  2. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:32 GMT 6 December 2025

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  3. Sutton's predictions: Tottenham v Brentfordpublished at 11:06 GMT 6 December 2025

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    Brentford were competitive against Arsenal on Wednesday but they have now lost six of their seven away games this season.

    That should be good news for Spurs, but right now it is impossible to back them at home. They don't seem to have a functioning front line at the moment, which is why they needed Cristian Romero to pop up at Newcastle with a couple of goals.

    Things are not right on the pitch and, off it, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is not a happy place either - the fans are making their feelings pretty clear.

    So, wouldn't it be typical for Thomas Frank's former team to go there and nick a result?

    It could end up being a war of attrition, because Bees boss Keith Andrews will try to play on the break and I can see his side getting something.

    It feels like Frank doesn't just need a win, he needs a kind of statement win and performance, to convince the Spurs fans.

    That's unfair because he needs time, but that's something Premier League managers don't get.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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  4. Tottenham v Brentford: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 18:36 GMT 5 December 2025

    Under-pressure Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank faces a first reunion with his former club Brentford, with Spurs in desperate need of a win, particularly at home.

    BBC Sport examines some of the key themes ahead of Saturday's meeting at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (15:00 GMT).

    Spurs suffering at home

    When the Premier League fixture list came out in the summer many Brentford fans will have immediately circled the dates of their two games with Tottenham as they looked forward to a reunion with former manager Thomas Frank.

    The Dane's highly successful nine-year stint with the Bees - seven as head coach - saw them rise from the Championship to become an established Premier League side.

    However, his tenure at Tottenham has got off to a poor start and rumours about his future were swirling as they registered a third defeat in seven days after a dismal showing against Fulham at home last Saturday.

    A last-gasp overhead kick by Cristian Romero at Newcastle in midweek steadied the ship somewhat, but their performance in a 2-2 draw again arguably posed more questions than it did answers.

    They now return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a place that has seen more spells of booing than it has goals of late.

    Over the last 13 months their only top-flight victories in front of their own fans have come against Manchester United, Southampton and Burnley.

    And only the Burnley win was under Frank. Fourteen of the 19 points (73.7%) they have accrued under his stewardship so far have come in away matches.

    He desperately needs a victory to get the fans back onside, as the prospect of a sixth successive league match without a win is not one Spurs fans will tolerate quietly. Defeat would also be their fifth in a row at home in a league London derby, something they have never done before in their 143-year history.

    Graphic showing the worst home records by Premier League sides

    Brentford struggling on the road

    Last Saturday, Fulham travelled from west to north London with the joint worst away record in the top flight this season, but were 2-0 up in just six minutes and left with three points. This week, Brentford - who have lost a joint top-flight high of six away games this campaign - will look to do the same.

    Many people raised an eyebrow when set-piece coach Keith Andrews was appointed as Frank's replacement, but it has been very much business-as-usual under the impressive Irishman.

    The rookie boss had the confidence on Wednesday night to rest regular starters Nathan Collins, Mikkel Damsgaard, Jordan Henderson and Igor Thiago for their trip to leaders Arsenal.

    They may have lost 2-0 but Andrews felt his much-changed side "unnerved" the Gunners with a performance that he described as "fantastic".

    That defeat continued their run of alternating between a home win and an away loss in their last six league matches.

    But with their big names back in the side they will be confident of inflicting more home misery on Tottenham and improving on their record of just one win in eight Premier League matches against Spurs.

    Graphic showing worst away records by Premier League clubs in 2025-26
  5. Andrews on Thiago, rotation and facing Frank's Spurspublished at 15:14 GMT 5 December 2025

    Alex Fletcher
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Andrews confirmed there are no fresh injury concerns ahead of their second trip to north London in four days.

    • He refused to confirm if Igor Thiago will return to the starting line-up, after starting on the bench at Arsenal, saying: "I'm not going to tell you the team, but he's clearly in a good place."

    • On Thiago's Premier League Player of the Month nomination: "He's played very, very well. He's getting this type of recognition with the goal return and the performance levels that he's been producing on a consistent basis."

    • The Bees made five changes in their defeat at Arsenal and Andrews was asked about squad rotation: "I have zero concern about making changes, it's needed at times because it's a long season."

    • He added: "You don't achieve anything with 11 players. The feel of the group needs to be fresh. Every player needs to feel involved in the process on a day-to-day basis."

    • Andrews said his squad are "in a good place" and have coped well "despite the exertions of the last two games over a space of a few days".

    • On their struggles away from home: "In terms of performances, how close the games have been, we're learning a lot as a group, myself included. With substitutions, the impact that they can have on games is vital - controlling the feel of a stadium and feeding off the opposition crowd."

    • With Spurs managed by former Brentford boss Thomas Frank, Andrews was asked about his relationship with the Dane: "Thomas is someone I regard as a friend. He's a big part of the reason why I wanted to come to the club. I have a lot of respect for him and what he achieved at this football club. He was a really successful part of the club's history."

    • On if it will affect his players: "We're not robots. Naturally, there will be emotions of certain levels involved in the game because players had relationships with the staff, but equally we're preparing for a game that we want to absolutely compete in."

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  6. 'It will be special' - Frank on facing Beespublished at 16:51 GMT 4 December 2025

    Thomas FrankImage source, Getty Images

    Thomas Frank says it "will be special" to come up against his former club Brentford on Saturday, when they travel to Tottenham.

    It will be the first time Frank has faced the Bees since he swapped west London for north London in the summer.

    "I spent almost a quarter of my life there," said Frank in his Spurs news conference. "I had a fantastic time there, I enjoyed every second of it.

    "A lot of people I'll see on Saturday who I haven't seen for a long time, I used to see them every day more or less, so that will be special.

    "It's been preparation against a team of players I know very well, small tweaks to what I used to do. A lot of their identity is the same which makes it difficult in many ways.

    "Big credit to Brentford to be brave enough to promote within, but also have built something over time.

    "I was there nine years and seven years as head coach, it's not just about me it's about what we together built there in consistency, stability and a high performance level. That culture, knowing who we are, what we want to be, that was easier to continue with appointing Keith [Andrews].

    "He has done a remarkable job, it's never easy stepping up into your first head coach role. They lost crucial players in the summer and he's continued the Brentford identity, so big praise.

    "What I saw in Keith was that he is a very good man, with good values, a good coach and had leadership potential."

    However, despite having a lot of love and warm feeling towards Brentford, Frank did say he will celebrate if Spurs score because "when the whistle goes, it's all about getting the three points".

    "Everyone knows the respect I have for Brentford, the fans and everyone," he added.

    "But in the 90 minutes it's all about one thing - do what we can to win the game."

  7. Watch Premier League highlights and analysispublished at 08:12 GMT 4 December 2025

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  8. Arsenal 2-0 Brentford: What Andrews saidpublished at 22:24 GMT 3 December 2025

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    Keith Andrews spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Brentford's defeat against Arsenal: "I definitely felt we grew into the game and in the second half in particular we unnerved them. I wanted us to have a good go and we certainly did that. We could and should have scored from set pieces. It's coming [a goal from a set piece]. We're in a good place and look dangerous from set pieces."

    On making five changes: "We have got a really good squad. I was very, very comfortable with our game-plan tonight."

  9. Arsenal v Brentford: Team newspublished at 18:32 GMT 3 December 2025

    Team graphics:
Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Merino.
Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Henry, Janelt, Jensen, Yarmoliuk, Ouattara, Schade.

    Coming into this game, there were questions about how much Mikel Arteta would rotate after such a difficult week.

    The Arsenal manager rests Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber as the festive schedule gets going.

    Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Merino.

    Subs: Arrizabalaga, Saka, Eze, Jesus, Timber, Gyokeres, Norgaard, Nwaneri, Lewis-Skelly.

    Keith Andrews makes five changes to his Brentford side. Striker Igor Thiago is on the bench as it looks as though the Bees line up with a back five.

    Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Henry, Janelt, Jensen, Yarmoliuk, Ouattara, Schade.

    Subs: Valdimarsson, Thiago, Henderson, Onyeka, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, Arthur, Donovan.

  10. Follow Wednesday's Premier League games livepublished at 18:16 GMT 3 December 2025

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    There are six games in the Premier League on Wednesday and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.

    • Arsenal v Brentford

    • Brighton v Aston Villa

    • Burnley v Crystal Palace

    • Wolves v Nottingham Forest

    • Leeds v Chelsea (20:15)

    • Liverpool v Sunderland (20:15)

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  11. Arsenal v Brentford: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 10:22 GMT 3 December 2025

    Matthew Hobbs
    BBC Sport journalist

    Leaders Arsenal continue their title quest against a Brentford side that has won just once on the road so far this season.

    BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before their meeting at Emirates Stadium.

    Arsenal struggle at set-pieces

    Arsenal's lead at the top of the table has been cut to two points following the 1-1 draw at 10-man Chelsea on Sunday and Manchester City's win at Fulham on Tuesday night.

    Gunners boss Mikel Areta said his side "could and should have" won following the draw at Stamford Bridge after playing with a numerical advantage for close to an hour.

    Coming from behind to earn a draw, however, is not the worst ending to a week that also encompassed a convincing triumph in the north London derby and a European victory over Bayern Munich. That result left Arsenal as the sole leaders of the Champions League league phase table, particularly satisfying given the loss of key players.

    At Stamford Bridge, Arsenal started a Premier League game without either Gabriel or William Saliba for only the second time since the start of 2022-23. The duo were missed in both boxes as Arteta's side conceded the opening goal from a corner and failed to provide their usual threat from set-pieces in the opposition box.

    The image displays a table from the BBC, sourced from Opta data, showing Arsenal's three lowest set-piece expected goals (xG) totals this season. Expected goals is a metric that measures the quality of a shot based on variables like shot angle and distance from the goal. 
The lowest set-piece xG was 0.13 in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea on November 30. 
The second lowest was 0.19 in the 0-1 loss to Liverpool on August 31.
The third lowest was 0.32 in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City on September 21.
Despite these low figures, Arsenal are generally considered set-piece leaders in the league
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    Arsenal were unusually ineffective from attacking set-pieces during Sunday's draw at Chelsea

    Brentford's long-throw battery

    Next up for Arsenal, it is a Brentford side that provide their own brand of set-piece threat via Michael Kayode's battery of long throws. With Gabriel and Saliba again set to miss out because of injury, Arsenal's ability to defend their own box is likely to be tested once more.

    The impact of Keith Andrews, initially as set-piece coach and now as head coach, has been clear on the Bees, with the west London club scoring twice as many goals from long throws than any other Premier League side since the start of last season.

    The image displays statistics from Opta for Brentford's performance in the Premier League since the 2024-25 season, specifically highlighting their dominance in long-throw situations. 
Brentford ranks 1st in the league for long-throw goals, with a total of 10.
They also lead the league with 181 long throws into the box.
A total of 48 of these throws were successful, placing them 1st in the ranking.
Shots taken after a throw-in total 61, which is also the highest in the league.
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    Brentford are the Premier League's most threatening team from long throws

    Brentford have put 181 long throws into the box during this period – at least 69 more than any other side - while they have recorded a league-high 61 shots following a long throw.

    However, even though Brentford could threaten an Arsenal team missing their preferred central defenders, supporters may also have to be realistic about their current form on the road.

    Their solitary away win so far in this campaign came at West Ham United on 20 October, with Andrews' men losing all five other league outings away from home.

    The Bees' poor away record is not, however, down to making poor starts: since the start of May, they have scored the opening goal in an unrivalled seven away games but have gone on to win just two.

  12. Sutton's predictions: Arsenal v Brentfordpublished at 08:05 GMT 3 December 2025

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    Chelsea were down to 10 men for an hour on Sunday so I was a little bit surprised Arsenal did not go for it more.

    There has been legitimate criticism of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta in the past about him being too negative, and I don't think they went for the jugular at Stamford Bridge.

    If it was 11 versus 11 then a 1-1 draw there is not a bad result at all, because Chelsea are a good team, but are Arsenal making the most of these opportunities? I am not sure.

    Still, I think they will bounce back and beat Brentford, and I can see them getting a few goals this time.

    We know the Bees will sit in and try to hit them on the counter with balls in behind for Igor Thiago, but I don't think it will work.

    Sutton's prediction: 3-0

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  13. Andrews on 'dream' Thiago, set-piece battle and losing Ouattara to Afconpublished at 16:02 GMT 2 December 2025

    Nicola Pearson
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 19:30 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Andrews confirmed they have "a couple of knocks and bruises" after the win over Burnley but "in the main, we're in a good place".

    • After striker Igor Thiago's two goals against Burnley helped him break Ivan Toney's club record for the fewest number of games to reach double figures, the Brentford boss said: "He's a dream to work with. As a person, his hunger and appetite to get better consistently is really impressive. He's having a magnificent season. It doesn't take a genius to see that. The numbers will tell you that."

    • He added: "The performances that he produces consistently well, how well he's integrated into the way that we are playing and the way he is playing with certain individuals within that team, he is making a real impact on how we are playing and he's proved to be a big player for us."

    • On facing a team who also have a good set-piece record: "There will always be a lot made of that - the set-piece battle, invariably with two teams who are very good at that aspect of the game. In most games, set-pieces play a part to different levels. I think this will be a game where it plays a very big part, and we hope we can come out on the right side of it."

    • He acknowledged it will be "a difficult task" against league leaders Arsenal, but "a task that we need to embrace", adding: "I think we are in a really good place as a team. Our confidence should be at a place where we are confident going to a place like that and competing to win the game. That is where I want us to be and feel we will be."

    • Andrews said it is "obviously not ideal" that they will lose two players in Dango Ouattara and Frank Onyeka to the Africa Cup of Nations this month, but "it is what it is, we can't affect that" and the players should be "proud" to represent their countries.

    • On the potential impact of losing in-form Ouattara in particular, he added: "I don't know, he hasn't gone yet. So we will see. But we have got a squad, we have got options to play in that area of the pitch. Dango's really settled into life very well. I felt that pretty soon from when he arrived here, the way he plays the game, the type of character he is, I felt after meeting him he would slot in seamlessly."

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  14. Thiago thriving under Brentford's 'one-striker policy'published at 16:45 GMT 1 December 2025

    Ian Westbrook
    Fan writer

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    Igor Thiago celebrates with Brentford fansImage source, Getty Images

    A moment on Saturday evening showed just how valuable Igor Thiago has been to Brentford this season. He was forced off injured near the end of our important win over Burnley on Saturday after scoring another two goals to make it 11 in the Premier League this season and did not take part in the post-match lap of appreciation.

    A rumour on X suggested he had been seen leaving the Gtech on crutches. Thankfully, Keith Andrews said he had been taken off as a precaution, but it sparked a discussion in my group of how we would cope if he was out injured.

    The Bees have for years operated a policy of only having one recognised senior striker in our squad.

    While we have other players who can score, like Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara, we have nobody else like Thiago who is experienced at that centre-forward role.

    Let's hope it is not a problem we have to solve.

    Thiago held his nerve to take and score his penalty on Saturday after missing one at Brighton the previous weekend before restoring the lead with a brilliantly instinctive finish after Burnley had quickly levelled.

    With our away form still poor and two away games in north London coming up, it was important for us to beat the Clarets. Home wins over the bigger clubs have been great, but it is just as vital to see off the struggling clubs too.

    While we expect little other than a good night out at Arsenal on Wednesday, it would be intriguing if we put one over our old boss Thomas Frank at Tottenham this Saturday.

    I do not wish him any ill at all - he is a Brentford legend. But if we were to add to his woes by winning this weekend, could that be the result that puts him out of a job?

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  15. Brentford 3-1 Burnley - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:04 GMT 1 December 2025

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    We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brentford and Burnley

    Here are some of your comments:

    Brentford fans

    Ian: Well that was certainly a game of two halves! The first half was forgettable. Brentford started the second half on the front foot. Jordan Henderson had a great game in midfield. Igor Thiago had courage in taking Brentford's penalty after last week at Brighton. His second goal was a proper poacher's goal, arriving late at the back post. Mr Ancelotti - are you taking note? The Gtech is turning into a fortress. If only the away form could improve. This week Brentford have a double header in north London. What if it happened there? Football is a funny old game.

    John: Another great win for the Bees. I saw my first game in 1956. l can't believe where we are at the moment. Enjoy every match, win or lose - this is a golden age.

    Chuck: Perseverance and better quality in the second half saw off limited opponents. Henderson and Damsgaard again impressed. The only black mark was Thiago walking off injured with a few minutes to go. Hopefully he'll be back for our visit to Tottenham in the week to show their head coach what he's missing.

    Russell: Far from convincing, but if we keep winning most home games, we should be OK, even though it might take 40-plus points to stay up this season.

    Burnley fans

    Steve: Parker is a genuinely likeable manager, and he's a good moral figurehead for a club like ours. Saying that doesn't address the issues on and off the pitch, namely fitness, with the players seemingly struggling after half-time. This urgently needs looking at. Also, our set-pieces are all either easily read or poorly delivered. And our willingness to attack is mostly absent. Far too cautious and we invite pressure on ourselves. We're now all but down, and before Christmas. Still, how does a club as small as Burnley ever survive against the money on display with other clubs? It makes Dyche's achievement with us even more remarkable.

    Neil: No goal threat is costing us dearly. Then the defence falls apart. Something needs to change quickly. Has the making of a very hard winter ahead.

    Peter: A good first half. As usual, when the opposition up the pace of the game, we are found wanting. We seem unable to cope with pace. We need to take the game to opponents like Brentford. I wonder if we are actually fit enough. Sunderland are no more skilful than us but boy are they fit and aggressive.

    WoodleyClaret: A gutless rollover - awful tactics and again wrong subs. 1-1 with five minutes left and we threw the game away. Sorry but SP has run out of credit. Time to get in a more savvy coach.

  16. Is Thiago becoming 'impossible to ignore' for Brazil?published at 10:56 GMT 30 November 2025

    Chris Wise
    Final Score reporter at Gtech Community Stadium

     Igor Thiago of Brentford celebrates scoring with the fansImage source, Getty Images

    Is Igor Thiago timing his run of form perfectly before a World Cup year?

    There are multiple players who will feel that the fabled number nine shirt in the Brazil national team is within their reach, and Brentford's striker is certainly one of them.

    Two more goals against Burnley at the weekend - a calm penalty, and an explosive short-range finish, has taken his tally to 11 Premier League goals before the month of November is out.

    It's impossible for any nation to ignore that sort of record, particularly when it's happening in the globe's strongest league.

    Igor Thiago just comes alive in the penalty area. In truth, he hadn't hugely influenced the game before his goals on Saturday. But for the Bees to have a player who can swing a game in an instant is such an asset.

    Everyone thought that the Brentford story this season would be one of trying to deal with the absence of Wissa and Mbeumo.

    But Igor Thiago's goals have meant that's a conversation has barely needed to be broached since August.