Brighton secured a 4-2 victory against Spurs, with Joao Pedro scoring two goals, causing Ange Postecoglou’s team to suffer a defeat in the Premier League.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s Joao Pedro celebrated his side’s second goal, scored from the penalty spot, alongside teammate Danny Welbeck during a thrilling Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the American Express Community Stadium.

Tottenham’s aspirations of securing a top-four finish took a significant blow as they were convincingly defeated 4-2 by a dominant Brighton team at the Amex Stadium. Under the guidance of manager Roberto De Zerbi, the home side has consistently provided entertaining football, and they proved too formidable for a lackluster Spurs side that failed to display their usual energy, which has been a hallmark of Ange Postecoglou’s team this season.

Brighton wasted no time in taking the lead, with Jack Hinshelwood unleashing a powerful strike from within the Spurs’ area that left goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario with no chance. The Italian shot-stopper was kept busy throughout the first half, denying Danny Welbeck on two occasions. He was then called into action again shortly after the opening goal when he faced a penalty from Brighton. Welbeck was hauled down recklessly by Dejan Kulusevski, resulting in a VAR-awarded spot-kick that Joao Pedro calmly converted.

Trailing by three goals, Spurs needed a significant improvement in the second half. They showed early intent as Richarlison came close to reducing the deficit with several attempts that could have unsettled Brighton. However, any hopes of a comeback were swiftly extinguished by Pervis Estupinan, who unleashed a magnificent long-range strike to make it 3-0 in favor of Brighton.

Brighton’s dominance continued as they were awarded a second penalty when Giovanni Lo Celso brought down Evan Ferguson. Once again, Joao Pedro stepped up and confidently dispatched the spot-kick, securing his side’s fourth goal of the match.

Late in the game, Spurs managed to find the back of the net twice, with Alejo Feliz scoring his maiden goal for the club from close range, followed by Ben Davies adding another goal to give them a glimmer of hope. However, these strikes proved to be mere consolations as Brighton emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter.