Tottenham's Defensive Woes in Brighton Defeat

Tottenham Hotspur squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, marking their third Premier League defeat of the season. After a strong first half with goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison, Tottenham was undone by Brighton's comeback with goals from Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and Danny Welbeck. This defeat highlighted Tottenham's recurrent issue of losing games after leading by two or more goals, a record they hold in the Premier League. Pundits like Danny Murphy criticized manager Ange Postecoglou for not addressing defensive weaknesses on the right flank, which were exploited by Brighton. The loss also raises questions about Postecoglou's commitment to an attacking style despite evident defensive frailties. The international break gives Tottenham time to reflect before facing West Ham United.