Brighton have now not lost at home in 11 Premier League matches. Having beaten Manchester City at the Amex last month, they held Tottenham to a creditable draw on Saturday, despite Spurs putting in their "best performance of the season", according to Thomas Frank. Conceding a goal to Richarlison just before the break was undoubtedly a blow to Fabian Hurzeler and his team, but as the second half unfolded it was clear Tottenham had taken complete control.
Brighton have now not lost at home in 11 Premier League matches.
Having beaten Manchester City at the Amex last month, they held Tottenham to a creditable draw on Saturday, despite Spurs putting in their "best performance of the season", according to Thomas Frank.
And yet, I imagine the conversation among many Brighton fans after the match was whether the side was too passive after half-time.
Conceding a goal to Richarlison just before the break was undoubtedly a blow to Fabian Hurzeler and his team, but as the second half unfolded it was clear Tottenham had taken complete control.
The equaliser came in unfortunate circumstances from the home team's perspective, deflected in off Jan Paul van Hecke's thigh, but there is no doubt Spurs deserved at least a share of the spoils.
Could Brighton have done more on the front foot at 2-1 up to repel Tottenham?
Did they sit deep by design or were they forced into that rearguard action by the threat of Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison, plus subs Xavi Simons and Brennan Johnson?
Whatever the reasons, both teams will probably see the result as two points dropped.
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