Premier League action resumes this weekend when Tottenham Hotspur plays host to Brentford in a London derby.
Tottenham's last league game, the north London derby, didn't go to plan with Ange Postecoglou's side falling 1–0 to rival Arsenal. Spurs kept control of possession for most of the match, but failed to break down Arsenal's rigid defense with Gabriel's thumping header the decisive goal.
Spurs picked up their first win in three matches during the midweek in a 2–1 comeback victory over EFL Championship outfit Coventry City in the Carabao Cup. Coventry's Brandon Thomas-Asante put the hosts up midway through the second half before Djed Spence and Brennan Johnson came off the bench to flip the script in the final minutes of action.
On the other hand, Brentford nearly played spoiler in its last Premier League outing at the Etihad Stadium vs. Manchester City. Yoane Wissa opened the scoring inside 30 seconds to shock the City supporters. An inevitable brace from Erling Haaland lifted Pep Guardiola's team to a 2–1 triumph.
The Bees got back in the win column during the week against League One side Leyton Orient. Brandon Cooper put the visitors in front early on, but goals from Fabio Carvalho, Mikkel Damsgaard and Christian Nørgaard propelled Brentford to the the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Tottenham needs three points to remain in contention for a UEFA Champions League place next season as Postecoglou's side have collected four points through four matches, sitting in 13th place in the table. Brentford is on six points in ninth place and could be leapfrogged in the standings with a Tottenham win.
