Potter reflects on Brighton’s ‘best performance’ before Man City clash

Graham Potter has suggested that Brighton’s performance against Tottenham Hotspur was their “best” while he has been their manager.

A week after Brighton got the better of Arsenal, Leandro Trossard netted a late winner against Spurs.

Next up for the Seagulls is a trip to the Etihad to face league leaders Manchester City.

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“I was really proud of the players,” said Potter. “It was a really good performance, probably one of the best, if not the best, in my time at the club.

“You have to have that level of performance if you are going to get a result at Tottenham. Historically it’s not easy for us to go there and get a win.

“The players gave everything on the day, and that gives you a chance to get a result. Our supporters were brilliant and it was a really good day for the club.

“It gives you confidence, I guess. We’ve played some good games this season, we’ve taken a step forward I think.

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“But the past is the past and you have to start again, against an absolutely fantastic side. I would say we’ll have to be even better than we were against Spurs. That’s the challenge.

“It’s very rare you get the opportunity to play against the very best in sport, so while it’s an