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(Johnson 70’) Opened his account for Spurs as he tucked the ball past Steele as a consolation and provided a much-needed spark. Reuters
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BRIGHTON PLAYER RATINGS: Had very little to do compared to his counterpart, but was a little shaky at times on the ball and conceded twice as the game came to a close. Getty Images
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The 18-year-old provided options going forward and it paid off when Pedro found him unmarked in the box, and he gave Brighton the lead. PA
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Denied by the post when his stooping header rattled the woodwork moments before Brighton’s penalty. Getty Images
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Typically untroubled in defence against a lacklustre Spurs side. Booked for a nasty follow-through on Kulusevski and will miss the game against West Ham. Getty Images
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Found it tough to deal with the pace of Johnson on breaks but provided a crucial block in first-half stoppage time to clear Spurs’ pressure. Subbed at half-time. AP
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Worked well alongside Milner to provide calm and composure in the Brighton midfield and assisted Brighton’s attacking outlets. Getty Images
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Unleashed a powerful strike that hit the post. Later used his experience to cut out Spurs’ attacks when needed. AP
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Thought he’d tripled his side’s lead when he stabbed home a cross, only to see the offside flag raised. Picked up a needless booking before half-time. AP
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A danger from set-pieces and a lively outlet for the home side during the first half with a lot of freedom. AP
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Rewarded with a place in the side after his equaliser against Crystal Palace, and quickly forced Vicario into making an outstanding save to deny an early opener. Looked a threat throughout. Getty ImagShow more
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Brighton's Brazilian striker #09 Joao Pedro (C) celebrates after scoring his team fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur atShow more
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SUBS: (Igor 46’) Scored a thunderbolt of a goal to leave Vicario helpless and triple Brighton’s lead. AFP
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(Buonanotte 60’) Didn’t have the opportunity to make anything happen but did stick his foot in as Spurs tried to find a way back into the game. Getty Images
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(Welbeck 69’) Instant impact from the bench as he was rewarded a penalty when he was brought down by Lo Celso. Getty Images
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(Milner 69’) Booked seconds after his introduction. Getty Images
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(Pedro 90'+3) A late change for Brighton to help see out the game. PA
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TOTTENHAM PLAYER RATINGS: Outstanding save inside six minutes to deny Welbeck an early opener, palming away a shot from the six-yard box. Kept Spurs in the game but could do little about Brighton’s goShow more
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Caught out a few times, especially in the early stages dealing with Pedro. Denied a chance for Milner to double the lead when Gilmour slipped a pass through to the midfielder. Needed to do better withShow more
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Switched to centre-back following the return of Udogie and was tested greatly on the right side of defence, with Pedro and Welbeck cutting in. AP
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Scored a second consolation goal in the 86th minute as he headed past Steele to give Spurs’ a faint chance of a result. Getty Images
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Returned from suspension and was denied twice in seconds; first when his shot was blocked by van Hecke, and then when his rebounded attempt was kept out by Steele. Getty Images
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Comfortable on the ball but couldn’t deal with the confidence of Brighton on the attack, and was taken off as Postecoglou looked for a spark. AFP
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Provided composure after Spurs’ went 2-0 down and tried to make things happen going forward. Hit the post in stoppage time, which would have given Spurs a third. Getty Images
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Remained spritely to try and fashion a chance in the first half and made things for Igor difficult on the break, but ultimately unsuccessful. Getty Images
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Tried to make things happen when he got on the ball and got into some good areas. Handed Brighton a stonewall penalty by deliberately holding onto Welbeck’s shirt during a corner. Booked. Reuters
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Attempted a curling effort on the stroke of half-time as he looked to nick a goal but otherwise lacked the cutting edge. Found Veliz in space to add another assist to his tally. Getty Images
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Had several opportunities to pull a goal back for his side but was left frustrated as the game went on. Thought he’d finally found the net before he was flagged for offside. Booked. Getty Images
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SUBS: (Richarlison 65’) Quieter in comparison to his fellow substitutes but needed to do better when the ball fell to his feet as the game entered stoppage time. Getty Images
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(Sarr 65’) Brought down Ferguson in the penalty area as Spurs’ day went from bad to worse. Getty Images
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(Johnson 70’) Opened his account for Spurs as he tucked the ball past Steele as a consolation and provided a much-needed spark. Reuters
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BRIGHTON PLAYER RATINGS: Had very little to do compared to his counterpart, but was a little shaky at times on the ball and conceded twice as the game came to a close. Getty Images
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The 18-year-old provided options going forward and it paid off when Pedro found him unmarked in the box, and he gave Brighton the lead. PA
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Denied by the post when his stooping header rattled the woodwork moments before Brighton’s penalty. Getty Images
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Typically untroubled in defence against a lacklustre Spurs side. Booked for a nasty follow-through on Kulusevski and will miss the game against West Ham. Getty Images
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Found it tough to deal with the pace of Johnson on breaks but provided a crucial block in first-half stoppage time to clear Spurs’ pressure. Subbed at half-time. AP
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Worked well alongside Milner to provide calm and composure in the Brighton midfield and assisted Brighton’s attacking outlets. Getty Images
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Unleashed a powerful strike that hit the post. Later used his experience to cut out Spurs’ attacks when needed. AP
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Thought he’d tripled his side’s lead when he stabbed home a cross, only to see the offside flag raised. Picked up a needless booking before half-time. AP
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A danger from set-pieces and a lively outlet for the home side during the first half with a lot of freedom. AP
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Rewarded with a place in the side after his equaliser against Crystal Palace, and quickly forced Vicario into making an outstanding save to deny an early opener. Looked a threat throughout. Getty ImagShow more
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Brighton's Brazilian striker #09 Joao Pedro (C) celebrates after scoring his team fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur atShow more
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SUBS: (Igor 46’) Scored a thunderbolt of a goal to leave Vicario helpless and triple Brighton’s lead. AFP
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(Buonanotte 60’) Didn’t have the opportunity to make anything happen but did stick his foot in as Spurs tried to find a way back into the game. Getty Images
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(Welbeck 69’) Instant impact from the bench as he was rewarded a penalty when he was brought down by Lo Celso. Getty Images
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(Milner 69’) Booked seconds after his introduction. Getty Images
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(Pedro 90'+3) A late change for Brighton to help see out the game. PA
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TOTTENHAM PLAYER RATINGS: Outstanding save inside six minutes to deny Welbeck an early opener, palming away a shot from the six-yard box. Kept Spurs in the game but could do little about Brighton’s goShow more
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Caught out a few times, especially in the early stages dealing with Pedro. Denied a chance for Milner to double the lead when Gilmour slipped a pass through to the midfielder. Needed to do better withShow more
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Switched to centre-back following the return of Udogie and was tested greatly on the right side of defence, with Pedro and Welbeck cutting in. AP
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Scored a second consolation goal in the 86th minute as he headed past Steele to give Spurs’ a faint chance of a result. Getty Images
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Returned from suspension and was denied twice in seconds; first when his shot was blocked by van Hecke, and then when his rebounded attempt was kept out by Steele. Getty Images
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Comfortable on the ball but couldn’t deal with the confidence of Brighton on the attack, and was taken off as Postecoglou looked for a spark. AFP
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Provided composure after Spurs’ went 2-0 down and tried to make things happen going forward. Hit the post in stoppage time, which would have given Spurs a third. Getty Images
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Remained spritely to try and fashion a chance in the first half and made things for Igor difficult on the break, but ultimately unsuccessful. Getty Images
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Tried to make things happen when he got on the ball and got into some good areas. Handed Brighton a stonewall penalty by deliberately holding onto Welbeck’s shirt during a corner. Booked. Reuters
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Attempted a curling effort on the stroke of half-time as he looked to nick a goal but otherwise lacked the cutting edge. Found Veliz in space to add another assist to his tally. Getty Images
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Had several opportunities to pull a goal back for his side but was left frustrated as the game went on. Thought he’d finally found the net before he was flagged for offside. Booked. Getty Images
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SUBS: (Richarlison 65’) Quieter in comparison to his fellow substitutes but needed to do better when the ball fell to his feet as the game entered stoppage time. Getty Images
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(Sarr 65’) Brought down Ferguson in the penalty area as Spurs’ day went from bad to worse. Getty Images
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(Johnson 70’) Opened his account for Spurs as he tucked the ball past Steele as a consolation and provided a much-needed spark. Reuters
Brighton v Tottenham player ratings: Pedro 9, Welbeck 8; Vicario 8, Son 5
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Emma James
29 December, 2023
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