"Brentford are seeking a third straight victory when they host Tottenham in the first match of 2026 for both sides in the Premier League on Thursday. The Bees will go seventh if they win and Sunderland fail to win their simultaneous match at home to second-placed Manchester City. Spurs start a point behind their opponents, having ended a two-match losing run with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday. 101GreatGoals.com has full team news from Brentford vs Spurs in the Premier League, as well as details on how to watch the action."
"Igor Thiago has 11 goals in 18 Premier League appearances this season but Brentford manager Keith Andrews said the forward has played through pain in recent weeks. Defender Sepp van den Berg missed the 4-1 home win over Bournemouth on Saturday with a knock and is on the bench this time. Josh Dasilva has a knee ligament issue and fellow midfielders Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo have long-term knee injuries. Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka and Burkina Faso forward Dango Ouattara are at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)."
"Spurs make three changes. Midfielder Lucas Bergvall is out after being forced off Palace, but centre-back Radu Dragusin returned from the bench during that game following a long-term knee injury and is in their squad again. Forward Dominic Solanke (ankle) and defenders Destiny Udogie and Kota Takai (both hamstring) remain out, as do midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski with knee injuries."
Brentford host Tottenham in the opening Premier League fixture of 2026 for both clubs, seeking a third consecutive victory that could lift them to seventh if Sunderland fail to beat Manchester City. Spurs sit one point behind Brentford and ended a two-match losing run with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace. Brentford face multiple midfield injuries and AFCON call-ups but start Igor Thiago, with Sepp van den Berg available on the bench. Tottenham make three changes, remain without Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie and Kota Takai, and have Xavi Simons serving a suspension.
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