Premier League Live: Brentford V Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United against Crystal Palace – Radio Comment and Score Updates

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at Gtech Community Stadium

For Tottenham, so often criticized for being weak defensively, this was the kind of performance underpressant manager Ange Postecoglou would have gained a great satisfaction with as he continues to fight for a long injury list that saw him without nine key players.

The three points took Spurs from 16 to 14th, where the supporters sang “We hold up” and mocked the critics who suggested the club was in danger of being relieved.

Postecoglou beat the air in joy as Pape Matar Sarr sealed the victory late, and this is a key week for the Australian, one who could define his time with responsibility.

On Thursday, Tottenham traveled to league leaders Liverpool, who has a slim 1-0 advantage after the first stage of their Carabao Cup semi-final, with Spurs who want to secure a Wembley final and stay on course for their first trophy in 17 years.

It’s been a tough season for Spurs, but it could still have a very good end to it.