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Tottenham’s best and worst players in disappointing Brighton defeat
Tottenham fell to a 3-2 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday
North London side let go of a 2-0 lead in the second half
Brennan Johnson scored impressive goal while Destiny Udogie struggled
By Katie Catherall | Oct 7, 2024
Spurs threw away a lead in their clash with Brighton
Spurs threw away a lead in their clash with Brighton / David Balogh/GettyImages
Tottenham Hotspur threw away a 2-0 lead as they fell to a shocking 3-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday.
Their disappointing Premier League result ended their five-game winning streak in all competitions, while also pushing them down into ninth place in the league. Early strikes from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison gave Spurs a convincing lead before half-time, but three second-half goals from Brighton secured their victory at the Amex.
But who was to blame for Spurs’ sudden downfall? Here are Tottenham’s best and worst players from the defeat according to 90min’s player ratings.
Brennan Johnson opened the scoring in the 23rd minute as he slotted a beautiful assist from Dominic Solanke into the back of the net. The 23-year-old dominated the first half of the game, moving with confidence up and down the pitch and seeing plenty of chances in front of goal.
The second half proved much more difficult for Johnson, who found it hard to build momentum while his team faced attacks from Brighton. His contributions did, however, see him score in six consecutive games for Spurs – becoming the first player to achieve this accolade since Harry Kane in 2019.
Tottenham summer signing Dominic Solanke was unlucky not to earn a goal on Sunday, but his efforts on the pitch certainly did not go unnoticed.
The striker was at the heart of all of Spurs’ attacking play, driving strong balls up the pitch to help his teammates earn their spot on the scoresheet. His assist for Johnson’s opener was perfectly timed and well positioned, making it easy for the Wales star to tap home.
He’s enjoyed a strong start to life in north London, and has even received his first call-up to the England squad in seven years to reflect his efforts.
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