Brentford vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Stage is set: Brentford host Tottenham at the Gtech Community Stadium on Premier League opening weekendGettyA London derby concludes the opening Saturday of Premier League action this season as Tottenham make the short trip from north to west to face Brentford. Despite successive 17th-place finishes and only escaping relegation on the final day in May, expectations are high at Spurs as their big-spending summer transfer window continues, with £100m signing Sandro Tonali expected to headline a flurry of competitive debuts. However, familiar issues persist as Roberto De Zerbi begins his first full campaign in charge, with a number of key players absent today.That number includes injured new captain Micky van de Ven and World Cup winner Pedro Porro, while Savinho has not signed in time to feature as Spurs also push to land Manchester City team-mate Omar Marmoush. Brentford should provide a stern first test for Tottenham’s new era, having impressed under Keith Andrews last term and only missed out on last-gasp European qualification on goal difference.The Bees will hand a top-flight debut to club-record signing Mamadou Sangare, whom they hope will provide the perfect counter to Spurs’ new-look midfield. Follow Brentford vs Tottenham live below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau at the Gtech Community Stadium.Brentford vs Tottenham latest newsEarly Tottenham team newsTottenham could hand several new signings their debuts this afternoon, but Roberto De Zerbi has several injury concerns.Spurs have spent £237m on new players this summer. Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, bought for a combined £185m, are in contention to start.New captain Micky van de Ven and vice-captain Pedro Porro will miss the trip to the Gtech Community Stadium, while Pape Matar Sarr is also sidelined with a hamstring injury.Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke and new signing Mateus Fernandes have returned to training and could feature.However, Mohammed Kudus is unlikely to be risked, while Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski remain unavailable long-term.GettyEarly Brentford team newsBrentford should hand midfielder Mamadou Sangare, who arrived in a club-record £41million move from Lens, his Premier League debut.Fellow summer signings Jannik Schuster, Jaidon Anthony and Callum Wilson are also expected to all feature. Sepp van den Berg is set for a spell out as he manages a groin issue, with Kristoffer Ajer expected to deputise.Antoni Milambo continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury.GettyHow to watch Brentford vs TottenhamTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports, with coverage starting on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League at 5pm BST.Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.Brentford vs Tottenham LIVEGood afternoon and welcome to the London Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Premier League clash between Brentford and Tottenham.It’s a London derby on the first Saturday of the new season, as big-spending Spurs look to put last season’s relegation battle firmly behind them against a Bees side who are targeting Europe.Kick-off at the Gtech is at 5.30pm. We have Sam Tabuteau there. Stick with us.Getty