Brentford almost secured a significant win on Boxing Day but Tottenham managed to salvage a draw with a late equaliser.

Brentford seemed set to earn another remarkable victory when they took control at the Brentford Community Stadium, with Vitaly Janelt and Ivan Toney putting them in the driving seat. However, Tottenham mounted a late comeback to snatch a point from a losing position.

Here are the player ratings for Brentford in their Boxing Day derby against Tottenham:

David Raya – 6: A generally solid performance, despite the frustration of conceding in the second half.

Mathias Jorgensen – 7: A clever assist for Toney’s goal but had little influence as Spurs rallied.

Ethan Pinnock – 7: Stayed composed even as Spurs pushed for an equaliser late on.

Ben Mee – 6: Unfortunately deflected the ball into the path of Spurs’ equaliser, but performed well otherwise.

Mads Roerslev – 6: Strong in the first half as Brentford dominated, though he faded as the match progressed.

Mathias Jensen – 7: Played a key role in controlling midfield during the opening hour.

Christian Norgaard – 7: A solid display, showcasing Thomas Frank’s tactical nous.

Vitaly Janelt – 8: Dominated midfield alongside his teammates and took a decisive part in the first-half control, adding a goal to his tally.

Rico Henry – 7: Maintained pressure down the left flank with a consistent effort.

Bryan Mbeumo – 7: A constant threat on the ball, providing pace and skill while working tirelessly off it.

Ivan Toney – 8: Delivered a classic goal and demonstrated excellent link-up play, shrugging off the distraction of off-field betting charges.

Substitutes:

Samman Ghoddos (for Jensen, 67) – 6: Contributed to Brentford’s fight for a point as they lost control in the latter stages.

Josh Dasilva (for Norgaard, 82) – 6: Came on during the chaotic conclusion and had to work hard.

Yoane Wissa (for Mbeumo, 82) – 6: Helped out in defence as Tottenham piled on the pressure.