Tottenham Clinches Late Victory Over Brighton, Moves into Top Four

Strategic substitutions and key returns from international duty fuel Tottenham's dramatic 2-1 win, highlighting the team's depth.

• Tottenham Hotspur secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brighton with a late goal from Brennan Johnson, set up by Son Heung-min, in the sixth minute of added time.
• The win moves Tottenham back into the top four, highlighting the team's depth and the impact of strategic substitutions by head coach Ange Postecoglou.
• Pape Sarr, returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, scored the equalizer for Spurs, showcasing his importance to the team's midfield.
• Brighton took the lead in the 17th minute with a penalty from Pascal Gross, but Tottenham's resilience and late-game strategy paid off.
• The match underscored Tottenham's improved squad depth, with key players returning from international duty and contributing significantly.

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