Overview
- Simons, making his first start since November 8, assisted Richarlison after 25 minutes and added a solo goal in the 43rd minute.
- Thomas Frank praised Simons as a top professional and said the assist and goal lifted the midfielder’s confidence.
- Tottenham had entered the match on a run of one win in eight and three defeats in four, including a 2-1 loss to Fulham last weekend.
- Frank said he was very happy with the win and highlighted that the team’s attacking play “looked more right.”
- Brentford manager Keith Andrews said the meeting carried no personal edge and criticized his side’s first-half level.