Tottenham must learn to avoid defeat in unwinnable games, admits Antonio Conte after Brighton shock

Antonio Conte's men were hoping to capitalise on the meandering form of their top four rivals, but instead found themselves frustrated by an impressive Brighton side. 

Speaking after the 1-0 defeat, the Italian manager admitted that his side need to take lessons from this game. Most importantly, Conte wants his side to learn how to avoid defeat in games which they are not able to win.

"You're winning the league and you are first and then you have to cope with the pressure, with the other results and I think this is a good opportunity for us to improve because I think this group of players need it, no? They needed this type of examinations for improvement.

"It was very clear that today it wasn't our day but I understand we wanted to try and get three points because it was very important for us to get three points playing before our rivals in the race for the Champions League."

Tottenham will be looking to reinvigorate their Champions League qualification hopes when they take on Brentford next weekend in a London derby.

Conte is still eyeing a top four finish, but wants his side to focus on the impressive run of form which helped them back into contention.

Spurs won four straight league games before their defeat to Brighton - a run which saw Conte's men move into fourth spot.

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