Overview
- The Dutch international set up Richarlison’s 25th-minute opener before scoring a solo second on 43 minutes for his first Spurs goal.
- The victory was Spurs’ second home league win of the season and only their fourth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2025.
- Thomas Frank said his players were "on the same page" and hailed Simons’ display as a needed confidence boost after a slow start.
- Tottenham entered the match with one win in eight and lingering discontent after last weekend’s home defeat to Fulham.
- Brentford faded after an early Igor Thiago chance as Spurs controlled territory and tempo to see out a composed second half.