Brentford delivered a brutal lesson to Tottenham in their Premier League opener, thrashing the visitors 3-0. The Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi's lavishly assembled squad, bolstered by a £300m summer spending spree, was outclassed in every facet by the hosts. Brentford led 2-0 at halftime, with Keane Lewis-Potter scoring within 12 minutes and Vitaly Janelt doubling the lead by half-time. A late Igor Thiago penalty, which struck the post, failed to prevent the rout. Tottenham's record signing Sandro Tonali and £85m acquisition Mateus Fernandes offered little resistance, as Brentford's tactical discipline and continuity proved decisive. The Bees' third goal came via a swift counter from Michael Kayode, sealing a comprehensive victory.