Alan Smith was left stunned by an "unstoppable" Tottenham Hotspur player on Saturday, who enjoyed one of his best games for the club despite Brighton & Hove Albion's late equaliser.
Rutter strikes late as Tottenham misery continues
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Tottenham Hotspur's 2-2 stalemate with Brighton & Hove Albion means they are the only Premier League team without a victory in 2026.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler says his side is capable of playing better despite being happy with the effort his team showed during their 2-2 draw with Tottenham.
MATCH REPORT: Tottenham 2-2 Brighton
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In what was Roberto De Zerbi’s first home game in charge as our Head Coach – coincidentally against his former side – we took a 2-1 lead into the final stages thanks to a truly stunning Xavi Simons curler in the 77th minute and looked to be holding on until Georginio Rutter smashed home from just
James Maddison has been included in the Tottenham squad to face Brighton with Roberto De Zerbi issuing a clear verdict
Tottenham Hotspur 2-2 Brighton (Porro 39′, Simons 77′ | Mitoma 45+3′, Rutter 90+5)
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM – “All Together. Always.”
I always believe in the qualities of the players.
They play a good game, I think they can play better than today with more quality and more calm.
Especially when we are in possession.
In this moment we need this attitude.
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