Brighton v Tottenham LIVE: Result and reaction after hosts complete crazy comeback to beat Spurs
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham: Danny Welbeck’s header completed a remarkable win for the hosts after Spurs had led 2-0
Brighton completed a remarkable comeback victory over Tottenham to continue their unbeaten home start to the Premier League season.
Fabian Hurzeler’s hosts had appeared bound for defeat after Spurs seized control of the contest with two first-half goals, but roared back after the interval to strike thrice in 20 minutes and swing the game their way. Danny Welbeck headed home to complete the turnaround after Yankuba Minteh and Georginio Rutter had restored Brighton to level pegging. It had threatened to be another tough day for Hurzeler’s side after yet more defensive lapses allowed Brennan Johnson and James Maddison to pounce, but a stirring turnaround lifts them above their opponents and into the top six.
Johnson’s goal meant the Welshman had scored in six successive games but Ange Postecoglou sorely missed absent captain Son Heung-min as his side collapsed. The Australian will have plenty to chew over during the international break as he looks to restore order.
Re-live all of the action from the Amex Stadium below:
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 7 minutes
A worry now for Adam Webster, hand immediately grasping down to a twinging hamstring. This doesn’t look particularly promising for the centre-half.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 4 minutes
Another vital block! A gorgeous lifted pass from Cristian Romero finds James Maddison, who had timed his run superbly. Maddison takes it nearly but waits and waits before firing on goal, allowing Adam Webster to slide back in the nick of time.
Three chances inside five minutes for Spurs.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 3 minutes
Crikey, this is a lively start form the visitors. Dejan Kulusevski jinks and jives by Lewis Dunk, who makes a strong recovery to jut out a blocking boot as the Tottenham trickster releases his shot.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 1 minute
So nearly an opener inside a minute! Spurs take a page out of Brentford’s book and break Brighton open instantly, Timo Werner streaking up the left with Brennan Johnson an equally rapid individual riding in the sidecar. The German squares across the box but it is too far in front of the sliding Welshman - a real missed opportunity!
Brighton vs Tottenham
All four of Tottenham’s teenage starlets are on the bench today, should Ange Postecoglou need to look to youth a little later.
Ahead of kick off, a moment of applause in memory of the late Barry Lloyd, the former Brighton manager and chief scout who passed away last weekend.
Brighton vs Tottenham
Kick off rapidly approaching in Falmer, a rather dreary afternoon likely to be enlivened by two sides who favour something jaunty. Aston Villa and Manchester United didn’t exactly captivate earlier - you’d imagine this could be rather more thrilling.
Ange Postecoglou speaks to Sky Sports ahead of kick off
“We don’t keep it controlled. Let’s keep it open, that way we entertain everyone and hopefully get a result. We certainly want to play an expansive game and be positive, and Brighton like to do the same thing. It should be a good game.
“It’s not like it is a carbon copy, there are differences in the details. For us, it’s about playing our football and trying to dominate the game in the areas we want to.”
Brighton vs Tottenham
No Heung-min Son for Tottenham this afternoon, of course, with the club captain also missing South Korea’s international business as he looks to get back to full fitness when the Premier League returns.
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