Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Tottenham Hotspur today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur FC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
16:00Brighton is currently unbeaten in their two previous Premier League home games. Against Man City, they had to come from behind, however against Fulham, they conceded late to drop two points. The Seagulls may be worried about letting another lead slip, however, they have already proved this season that they can beat the big guns.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:55Half-time at the AMEX, as Brighton lead Spurs by two goals to one. After some early attacking threat by Spurs, it was Brighton who took the lead. Rutter found Minteh in behind the Spurs defence and he rounded the goalkeeper before slotting home. Ayari made it two with a stunning strike from range, however, Vicario will be disappointed with not pushing it wide. Spurs halved the deficit just before the break, as Richarlison managed to get the ball past Verbruggen and get his third goal of the season. Spurs lead on xG - 0.97 compared to Brighton’s 0.86. Opta give Brighton a 70% chance of three points today, whereas Spurs’ chance of winning is now less than 9%. The first half has been a real show of attacking talent. Brighton will need to close up at the back to take the three points today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:50HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 2-1 TOTTENHAM
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:50The challenges are now flying in, ending in a crunching challenge by Palhinha.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:48Three minutes have been added on for added time.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:47Kudus has an effort, which looks like a shot, that crashes off Richarlison. All of Richarlison’s goals this season have been assisted by the Ghanaian.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:46TOTTENHAM ARE BACK IN IT! Brighton gives the ball away in their own half and Tottenham break with numbers. After a sequence of passes from Bentancur, Kudus, and Odobert, the ball falls to Richarlison in the area. He manages to get the ball past Verbruggen on second attempt and it’s game on here at the AMEX.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:44Porro takes a deep corner which reaches Richarlison at the back post. He can’t direct his header on target and goes out for a goal-kick.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:42Spurs are getting a lot of crosses into the area – most recently by Bergvall. The problem for them is so many are ending in the hands of Verbruggen. Richarlison needs to do more to get across the front post.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:41Brighton break with numbers and they look to be in again. Verbruggen plays a clever throw to Minteh. Udogie ends up doing brilliantly as the last man for Spurs.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:39Things flare up as Richarlison is fouled. Veltman then seems to push the Brazilian as he tries to get up. Richarlison then nudges Veltman. Handbags.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:35Udogie does brilliantly again to get into a crossing position in the penalty area. He drives a ball across goal, but Van Hecke is there to clear.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:35Spurs players were unhappy as Richarlison was down after an incident with Van Hecke. After replays there was almost certainly no foul.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:322-0 BRIGHTON! AYARI FROM RANGE!!! Brighton lead by two. Ayari has so much time on the left-hand side of the penalty area. He thinks about his options but decides to take the shot from range. It beats Vicario, who gets a hand to it, and into the far corner. Excellent strike but most definitely poor goalkeeping from Vicario.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:32Minteh looks to be in some discomfort. After chasing a pass he grabs onto his lower back. He had some problems in the warm up, however continues for now.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:32CHANCE FOR ODOBERT! Dunk deflects a cross right into Odobert’s path. After he takes a touch to control hit, his volley swerves wide of the goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:32Ayari creates some space from outside the area and shoots straight down Vicario’s throat. The Italian can’t keep hold of it and it is cleared.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:28Spurs dominating the possession so far, with 63% of the ball. However, Brighton hold that all important lead.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:27RICHARLISON GOES CLOSE! Porro plays a brilliant 50-yard ball over the Brighton defence to find Richarlison. The Brazilian shifts into a shooting area, however his powerful strike hits the side netting.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:26Similarly to the battle between Minteh and Udogie, the battle between Kudus and Kadioglu has been prominent so far.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:25Bergvall does brilliantly to glide past multiple Brighton players. Rutter looks to put in a good challenge on Bergvall, however the referee gives a free-kick.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:23In the early stages here both sides have looked extremely dangerous going forward. Brighton once again had another chance to get in behind Spurs’ high line, however Vicario does well to be quick off his line.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:21Minteh takes on Udogie, however the Italian does excellently to stop Minteh from getting a cross into the box. Brighton are perhaps unfortunate as the referee gives Spurs a goal kick. The battle between the pair will be an interesting watch throughout today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:20Spurs have held possession for the last few minutes without threatening the Brighton defence. One cross into the box from Kudus was cleared by Van Hecke.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:16With Brighton taking the lead, Opta possibility of winning the match has risen up to 68%. Spurs now only with a 12% chance of victory.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:14Brighton have been on top since their goal with Mitoma winning a corner for the Seagulls.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:13Both of Spurs’ goals they have conceded in the league this season have been inside the first ten minutes – the most in the league.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:12VAR had to check for offside, however replays show Romero kept Minteh marginally onside.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:10Rutter does brilliantly to get the ball under control and pick out Minteh’s run in-between the Spurs centre-backs.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:09MINTEH SCORES FOR BRIGHTON! It’s 1-0 to Brighton! Brighton finally gets the ball after some Spurs pressure and Rutter does brilliantly to find Minteh breaking into the Spurs half. When one-on-one with Vicario, he sits down the Italian and makes it 1-0 to Brighton against the run of play.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:08UNLUCKY FOR SPURS! Excellent play between Spurs’ left-hand side finds Udogie in behind. He tries to cut back to Bergvall however Brighton get it cleared.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:06That’s a first I’ve seen. Bergvall gets in trouble with the referee before the corner kick for running behind the goal to the front post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:05Udogie shows incredible pace to get in behind the Brighton defence and after some pressure, Spurs win a corner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:03It looks to be Gruda and Rutter may be freely able to switch positions, perhaps like two ‘false nines’.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
15:01KICK-OFF! Here we go at the AMEX.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:55Spurs make just the three changes to their team from midweek against Villareal. Udogie comes in for Spence for his first start of the season. Sarr also starts on the bench after starting all of Tottenham’s games so far, with Palhinha coming into the side. The final change is Simons starting from the substitute bench, as Odobert is given a rare start. After assisting on his Premier League debut for Tottenham, Simons has now been involved in eight goals across his last 10 top-flight league appearances.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:58Ahead of kick-off let’s take a moment to remember an incredible games between these sides last season. Spurs lead at half-time 2-0 thanks to Johnson and James Maddison, however a remarkable comeback from Brighton meant the Seagulls took home all three points, after a 3-2 victory. Two of their goalscorers start today, Minteh and Rutter, with Welbeck on the bench.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:37Brighton makes four changes to the side that lost to Bournemouth last weekend. Maxim De Cuyper and Jack Hinshelwood both came off due to injury – neither are fit enough to make the squad today. Kadioglu gets a start at left-back. Milner drops to the bench, with Baleba and Ayari partnering in midfield. Welbeck also starts as a substitute as Gruda comes into the XI. It is expected that Rutter move into the striker position, with Gruda just behind the Frenchman.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:37TOTTENHAM SUBS: Kevin Danso, Archie Gray, Brennan Johnson, Antonin Kinsky, Pape Matar Sarr, Dane Scarlett, Xavi Simons, Djed Spence, Mathys Tel.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:37TOTTENHAM (4-3-3): Guglielmo Vicario; Pedro Porro, Christian Romero, Micky Van De Ven, Destiny Udogie; Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall; Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison, Wilson Odobert.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:37BRIGHTON SUBS: Stefanos Tzimas, Tom Watson, Danny Welbeck, Olivier Boscagli, Jason Steele, Diego Gomez, Mats Wieffer, Diego Coppola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:37BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Joel Veltman, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Ferdi Kadioglu; Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari; Yankuba Minteh, Brajan Gruda, Kaoru Mitoma; Georginio Rutter.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:31The Thomas Frank era has started in fine fashion, with the club currently sitting third in the table. Three wins, with no reply, against Burnley, Man City, and West Ham has led to plaudits from around the footballing world for the impact that Frank has had on this group. The only downside so far has been the disappointing loss at home to Bournemouth where they were comfortably beaten. They have had less of a break since their last game compared to Brighton, beating Villareal 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Frank boasts a good record against his opponents, losing just one of his previous six.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:31Brighton go into today’s fixture on the back of a strange start to their season. The Seagulls have only won one of their opening four matches, most recently falling to defeat at fellow seaside club Bournemouth. Their only victory in the league came against Manchester City after a late winner from Brajan Gruda. There form sees them sit in 13th place in the league, however in the early stages of the season all it takes is a few wins on the bounce to fly up the table. Last season they won both games against Spurs, including coming from two behind to win 3-2 in the game at the AMEX.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
14:31Good afternoon all! Welcome to this live text commentary from the American Express Stadium, as Brighton & Hove Albion host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Tottenham Hotspur
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