Brighton host Tottenham in the Premier League as each club looks to propel themselves up the table. The Seagulls came into the weekend sitting ninth in the league, just a point behind their opponents.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 defeat to Chelsea last time out though the scoreline doesn’t reflect the performance from a fairly equal game. Brighton are aiming to secure their first win in the top-flight since August having recorded draws with Arsenal, Ipswich and Nottingham Forest before the Chelsea defeat.
Spurs, meanwhile, come into the match on the back of a brilliant display against Manchester United which resulted in a 3-0 victory for Ange Postecoglou’s men at Old Trafford. They have won their last five games across all competitions and can climb closer to the top four with a victory this afternoon.
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Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 10 minutes
That might not have been the worst pause for Brighton, however damaging losing a key defender may prove. Tottenham are slightly scratchy after the delay, with Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur nearly contriving to gift a chance the hosts’ way.
Brighton 0-0 Tottenham, 9 minutes
It’s not been a good day for Premier League central defenders. Aston Villa lost Ezri Konsa earlier, Manchester United Harry Maguire, and now Adam Webster is being led off inside nine minutes. A grimace as he crosses the threshold – Igor is his replacement.
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!
KICK OFF!
We’re underway at the Amex Stadium.
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.”
Source: independent.co.uk
