Tottenham won Brighton away 0:1. It is precious win on place where a lot of Premier League teams will slip for sure. Very serious dangerous host which won Manchester United 4:0, draw Liverpool away 3:3, Newcastle at home 1:1 has been defeated. Last time when they lost at home was in last season against Tottenham.
Antonio Conte proved how big coach he really is by switching to 3-5-2 for this game, putting Bissouma in the middle instead of Richarlison and by putting Matt Doherty on right wing back. Irishman "who plays on Tottenham way" returned him with heroic tackle inside the box at the end which prevented ball to come to alone Brighton player who would score 100%. He literally saved the day with that tackle. I know it's not easy when you are returning from long injury and that's why I am very happy because of that player. He was buzzing on his side, going into position, doing good things, missed goal for little in big chance, had opportunity to send key pass inside the box, but was pulled and ball went in goal kick. I am very satisfied with his performance.
Game started like dream of the dreams we pressed them high, took them ball on their half, attack, everything what was happening happened on their half. It lasts until around 25th minute and we scored. Then we retreated back and it was hard to watch. They had some attempts, half chances, but didn't score. Goal was after corner (!!) action where Son made half high cross and Harry Kane kneel and send ball inside goal with head. Great goal by big daddy! There was direct free kick situation after foul on him and he stepped away and let Son to take it! Thank you Harry Kane you are big! Destiny will reward you for that good decision! Son sent ball over wall targeting other corner of goal but goalkeeper deflected ball wide. It was exciting direct free kick! I am happy because of it!
Kane had big chance in second half, but his attempt went wide. Hojbjerg was superb and commanded in midfield. He took balls from Brighton players very often, Bentancur and Bissouma were solid too. Defense line was also very good despite pressure from Brighton. I am very satisfied with overall performance on this tough place. I will confess we did little time wasting in second half. I am not big fan of that just like I am not big fan of handball Harry Kane got yellow card for in first half, but I guess I shouldn't complain to win against such dangerous opposition.
Thing that worried me was fact that Harry got knock near the end and was substituted. I hope it is not injury and that he will be available for next game. Well done Spurs! Thank you for this good performance! COYS!
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