Brighton 0-1 Tottenham: Harry Kane strike ensures Spurs return to winning ways

Harry Kane was on target as Tottenham won 1-0 at Brighton in Roberto De Zerbi’s first home match in charge of the Seagulls. The England hitman opened the scoring when he flicked a header beyond Robert Sanchez from Son Heung-Min’s driven cross on 22 minutes. Ad Spurs made a fast start after several players – alongside coach Antonio Conte — appeared highly emotional during a pre-match minute of applause in tribute to fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone who sadly passed away earlier in the week.

Premier LeagueTottenham fitness coach Ventrone dies from leukaemia06/10/2022 AT 09:57 Brighton improved as the half wore on and went close through Danny Welbeck and Lewis Dunk. The hosts huffed and puffed for an equaliser in the second period but Spurs always looked the more likely with Kane going close to a second with a flick header just wide. The result sees Spurs strengthen their hold on third place, just three points adrift of leaders Manchester City.

Brighton drop to sixth. Next up, the Lilywhites host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday night before a home clash with Everton on Saturday. Brighton visit Brentford on Friday night.

Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers Talking Point Spurs provide perfect tribute and keep pace at the top. It was always going to be an emotional day for Tottenham following the news of Ventrone’s death. The players sported t-shirts in the warm-up that read: ‘Always in our hearts Gian Piero’ and they were clearly moved when his image appeared on the big screen in the tribute ahead of kick off.