Brighton thrashed Tottenham 4-2 at the Amex Stadium, ending Tottenham’s three-game winning streak.
Roberto De Zerbi’s team dominated from the start, with two penalties by Joao Pedro, a powerful strike by Jack Hinshelwood and a brilliant long-range effort by Pervis Estupinan.
The home supporters were chanting for a fifth goal, while the away fans were already leaving the stadium when Spurs launched an improbable comeback.
Alejo Veliz and Ben Davies scored late goals to reduce the deficit.
Lewis Dunk was lucky to escape a red card for his ugly tackle on Dejan Kulusevski, but Brighton managed to hold on to their lead in the final minutes of the game.
The win moves them seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester City, while Spurs missed the opportunity to reclaim their spot in the top four.
Overall, it was a deserved victory for Brighton, who were the better team throughout the match.
