Tottenham 1–4 Brighton: Player Ratings as Europa League Winners Lose for 22nd Time | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur lost their final game of the Premier League season to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, ending the campaign 17th. A loss, while largely symbolic of their poor league form, won’t be remembered in the wake of European glory.

Dominic Solanke opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 17th minute. Heading into halftime, it looked like potentially a happy day at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium putting a bow on the Europa League celebrations. Then, Spurs’ defensive struggles reared their head and the Seagulls pounced in the second half.

Two goals from Jack Hinshelwood and another pair from second-half substitutes Diego Gomez and Matthew O’Riley put Brighton out of sight.

While the loss stings as a 22nd this Premier League campaign, those feelings won’t last given the hangover from lifting the Europa League trophy. Spurs are playing Champions League football next season, that’s all that matters to their fans right now.

Ange Postecoglou knows he has a mountain to climb next season, domestically and in Europe, but he’s earned the right to give it a go after ending a 17-year trophy drought.

Player ratings from the game below.

Tottenham Player Ratings vs. Brighton (4-3-3)

It was not a game to savour for Ange Postecoglou. / IMAGO/Pro Sports Images

*Ratings Provided by FotMob*

Subs not used: Antonin Kinsky (GK), Callum Olusesi, Damola Ajayi, Mikey Moore

Brighton Player Ratings vs. Tottenham (4-4-2)

Diego Gomez scored Brighton’s fourth and final goal on Sunday. / IMAGO/Action Plus

*Ratings Provided by FotMob*

Subs not used: Carl Rushworth (GK), Eiran Cashin, Lewis Dunk, Harry Howell

Player of the Match: Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton)

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