For the second time in the space of four days Tottenham came back from 1-0 down to win — and again Brennan Johnson was on the scoresheet. Ange Postecoglou’s team needed added time to beat Coventry City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday but it was easier here at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It doesn't get much tougher than away matches at Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham to start the season. That is the hand Brentford were dealt and that they end that run without taking a point will not surprise many.

Dominic Solanke got off the mark for Tottenham as Ange Postecoglou's side defeated Brentford 3-1 in a frantic encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.