Brentford Secures 3-0 Victory Over Tottenham in Premier League Opener
Brentford demonstrated a commanding performance against Tottenham Hotspur, winning 3-0 in their first Premier League match of the 2026-27 season. Italy U21 star Michael Kayode extended the Bees’ lead shortly after halftime, contributing to a tough day for Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Kayode found himself in the right position to connect with the ball during a second-phase corner kick, scoring just three minutes into the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium.
His goal followed first-half efforts from Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt, highlighting a strong start for Brentford this season.
This marked Kayode’s second goal in the English top flight, with his first coming in a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in March of this year. Earlier this summer, he signed a long-term contract extension with the club, securing his future until the summer of 2032.
Kayode’s goal came against Tottenham’s Italian head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, who also had Italy international Sandro Tonali in his starting lineup. Although the 22-year-old has made 10 appearances for the Italy U21 team, he is still awaiting his first call to the senior national squad.
EMPOLI, ITALY – MARCH 26: Jeff Ekhator of Italy U21 celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal with Michael Kayode and Luca Kaleosho during the UEFA Under 21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy U21 and North Macedonia U21 at Stadio Carlo Castellani on March 26, 2026 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Watch: Italy talent Kayode off the mark in the Premier League
Michael Kayode with a third for Brentford just three minutes into the second half! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/40kOIlV5MU
Italy U21 star Michael Kayode was on hand to send Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham Hotspur in their first Premier League game of the 2026-27 season, piling more misery on Roberto De Zerbi in the Spurs dugout.
Kayode was in the right place at the right time to get a leg to the ball from the second phase of a corner to put Brentford 3-0 up against Tottenham three minutes into the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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His effort came after first-half strikes from Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt.
This was Kayode’s second ever goal in the English top flight; his first coming in a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers in March earlier this year. He put pen to paper on a long-term contract extension with Brentford earlier this summer, committing his future to the Bees until the summer of 2032.
His goal came against an Italian head coach in Roberto De Zerbi. Italy international Sandro Tonali was also included in the Tottenham starting line-up.
The 22-year-old has made 10 appearances for the Italy U21s but is still waiting for his first call up to the senior national team.
EMPOLI, ITALY – MARCH 26: Jeff Ekhator of Italy U21 celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal with Michael Kayode and Luca Kaleosho during the UEFA Under 21 EURO Qualifier match between Italy U21 and North Macedonia U21 at Stadio Carlo Castellani on March 26, 2026 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Watch: Italy talent Kayode off the mark in the Premier League
Michael Kayode with a third for Brentford just three minutes into the second half! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/40kOIlV5MU
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