Tottenham Hotspur Stunned by Late Brighton ComebackTottenham Hotspur Stunned by Late Brighton Comeback Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League title hopes suffered a major setback as they were stunned by Brighton & Hove Albion in a dramatic 3-0 defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. After a dominant first half where they created several chances, Spurs fell apart after the break. Brighton, who had been struggling for form, came out firing and grabbed a deserved equalizer through Leandro Trossard in the 57th minute. The hosts were visibly rattled and Brighton sensed their opportunity. Neal Maupay put the Seagulls ahead in the 72nd minute with a clinical finish, before Solly March sealed the victory with a stunning lob over Lloris just before the final whistle. Tottenham’s defense, which had been so reliable this season, was exposed by Brighton’s pace and movement. Harry Kane was isolated up front and failed to make a significant impact on the game. The loss was Tottenham’s first in the league since September and leaves them nine points adrift of leaders Arsenal. The result is a major blow to their hopes of winning their first Premier League title since 1961. Brighton, on the other hand, claimed their first win in five games and moved up to eighth in the table. The victory was a welcome boost for manager Roberto De Zerbi, who has struggled to find consistency since replacing Graham Potter earlier this season. The defeat for Tottenham is a major setback and raises questions about Antonio Conte’s tactics. The Italian manager must find a way to get his team back on track if they are to have any hope of challenging for the title.
