Tottenham showed grit and resilience on the south coast, battling back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw against Brighton and extend their encouraging start under new manager Thomas Frank.
Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari fired the Seagulls into a commanding lead midway through the first half, leaving Spurs staring at defeat. But Richarlison’s strike just before the interval gave the visitors a lifeline, and pressure after the break forced Jan Paul van Hecke into turning the ball into his own net.
The comeback kept Tottenham’s momentum going in what has been a bright opening to the campaign under Frank, who has instilled energy and resilience into his side.
Results Elsewhere In The League
Elsewhere in the capital, Crystal Palace edged West Ham
1-0 at the London Stadium thanks to a Tyrick Mitchell winner. The result lifted Palace into fourth place, while piling more pressure on Hammers boss Graham Potter, whose side have now slipped into the relegation zone.
Newly promoted Leeds enjoyed their first victory of the season, recovering from an early setback to beat Wolves 3-1. The Midlands club remain rock bottom, without a single point from five matches.
Burnley and Nottingham Forest shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
Big Clashes Still to Come
On Sunday, Arsenal host champions Manchester City at the Emirates, seeking a third consecutive win over Pep Guardiola’s men. Both clubs are under pressure to keep pace with leaders Liverpool, who continue to churn out wins even when not at their best.
Meanwhile, Manchester United face Chelsea in a high-stakes clash at Old Trafford. After finishing 15th last season — their worst league campaign in over half a century — Ruben Amorim’s expensively assembled side sit just one spot above the drop zone and are in desperate need of a spark.
(with AFP inputs)
