Brighton accomplished a outstanding comeback victory over Tottenham to proceed their unbeaten dwelling begin to the Premier League season.
Fabian Hurzeler’s hosts had appeared sure for defeat after Spurs seized management of the competition with two first-half targets, however roared again after the interval to strike thrice in 20 minutes and swing the sport their approach. Danny Welbeck headed dwelling to finish the turnaround after Yankuba Minteh and Georginio Rutter had restored Brighton to stage pegging. It had threatened to be one other powerful day for Hurzeler’s aspect after but extra defensive lapses allowed Brennan Johnson and James Maddison to pounce, however a stirring turnaround lifts them above their opponents and into the highest six.
Johnson’s purpose meant the Welshman had scored in six successive video games however Ange Postecoglou sorely missed absent captain Son Heung-min as his aspect collapsed. The Australian can have a lot to chew over in the course of the worldwide break as he appears to be like to revive order.
Re-live all the motion from the Amex Stadium under:
Fabian Hurzeler reveals key change at half time
“I believe within the first half, it was not a tactical factor, it was extra about enjoying with depth and fulfilling the plan with vitality,” Hurzeler explains. “We tried to get that again at half time – the gamers confirmed an awesome response and performed amazingly within the second half.
“A bit of little bit of depth was lacking, we weren’t ruthless. In case you win these private duels, you acquire confidence, and that basically modified. We received extra balls. More often than not we managed the transitions, and we have now sufficient high quality in possession to attain. Not every part was dangerous within the first half, even when it appeared dangerous.”
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:49
Danny Welbeck speaks to Sky Sports activities after capping a loopy comeback
“It’s clearly superb. Within the first half, we had been bitterly disenchanted and pissed off. The efficiency we put in was embarrassing, and it was nothing that we wish to be a part of. We confirmed our character. Our perspective was proper within the second half, we got here out preventing and obtained the three factors.
“I’ve been getting a number of extra alternatives. There was a possibility within the first half that I ought to have completed higher with, however I stored going. At half time, you’ve obtained to offer credit score to a few of the senior boys within the dressing room who weren’t even on the pitch – Jason Steele and James Milner principally informed us that the naked minimal is to combat and compete. Everyone seems to be collectively on this. We wish to be difficult the institution and we all know we’ve obtained the standard to do it.”
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:42
FT: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham
Exceptional. Brighton had been nowhere at half time, on their approach out of the sport as Tottenham seized management with James Maddison’s purpose simply earlier than the interval. What adopted was bonkers, an excellent 20 minute turnaround through which Spurs capitulated and Brighton seized their second fairly magnificently. Robust questions for Ange Postecoglou – and one other actual assertion victory for Fabian Hurzeler in his younger Premier League managerial profession.
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:28
FULL TIME: Brighton 3-2 Tottenham
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:25
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 90 + 4 minutes
Cristian Romero’s ahead cross is barely extra purposeful however nonetheless bending out of the trail of Brennan Johnson. That may be that…
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:24
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 90 + 3 minutes
An aimless lump ahead from Spurs does Brighton no hurt, although.
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:23
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 90 + 1 minutes
An incredible probability for a fourth! Brighton break at velocity by way of Julio Enciso and Brajan Gruda, and there are teammates queueing up on the correct because the pair dilly-dally. Tottenham ultimately squeeze them out, prompting a pissed off slap of the air from an unused Danny Welbeck.
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:22
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 90 minutes
4 minutes for Brighton to outlive having orchestrated a loopy comeback.
Joel Veltman virtually instantly concedes a nook with Mikey Moore lurking.
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:21
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 89 minutes
Into the ultimate 60 seconds of regulation time with Spurs exhibiting few indicators of swinging this again their approach. Dominic Solanke can’t get to a Pape Matar Sarr cross that at all times appeared bold.
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:20
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham, 87 minutes
Now it’s Minteh’s flip to traipse off, Brajan Gruda changing him and making a debut after an injury-disrupted begin to life at Brighton.
Harry Latham-Coyle6 October 2024 18:17