First-half goals from Richarlison and Xavi Simons helped relieve the pressure on Thomas Frank as Tottenham beat Brentford 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Richarlison gave Tottenham the lead in the 25th minute as he tapped home from Simons’ low cross.

Simons, starting his first game in a month, then doubled Tottenham’s advantage before half-time with a superb solo goal.

Mohammed Kudus was denied a goal after the break, but Tottenham held on for just their second home league win of the season .

Standard Sport’s Sam Tabuteau was at the ground; here’s how he rated the Spurs players...

Guglielmo Vicario 6

Did not have much to do, but was quick off his line and saved well from Thiago in the first half.

Pedro Porro 7

Clipped a lovely pass in behind for Simons to race o

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