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Brighton vs Tottenham Hotspur: Premier League Preview

Tottenham Hotspur make the trip to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton in what promises to be one of the more intriguing Premier League fixtures of the week. Both sides enter the game with mixed form, though each has the capacity to spring a surprise when least expected.

Mixed fortunes for Brighton under Hurzeler

Fabian Hurzeler is now into his second season as Brighton manager and his team continue to reflect his bold, expansive style. Brighton stunned Manchester City with a 2-1 victory but followed that up with a disappointing loss to Bournemouth by the same scoreline. Before that, they drew with Fulham in stoppage time and were comfortably beaten away at Everton.

Cup performances have provided some respite. A resounding 6-0 victory over Oxford United in the League Cup reminded everyone of the attacking flair this squad possesses. However, in the Premier League, the inconsistency is clear. Injuries have not helped either. Adam Webster and Solly March are long-term absentees, Mats Wieffer is doubtful with a knee issue, and Maxim de Cuyper may also miss out after limping off against Bournemouth. Diego Gomez and Jack Hinshelwood are fitness concerns as well.

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Spurs balancing Europe and the Premier League

Thomas Frank guided Tottenham back to the Champions League this season and a 1-0 win over Villarreal in midweek ensured momentum was restored. That game was settled by a Luiz Junior own goal, but Spurs looked disciplined, a quality that Frank has been keen to instil since his arrival in the summer.

Team selection remains a challenge. Dominic Solanke missed the Villarreal match with an ankle injury, though Frank was confident he would not be absent for long. Tottenham remain without James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski and Kota Takai. The situation with Yves Bissouma also lingers, with the midfielder missing recent games amid uncertainty about his future.

Tactical battle at the Amex

Spurs were beaten twice by Brighton last season, a 3-2 thriller at the Amex followed by a 4-1 defeat in north London. Those results underline the difficulties Tottenham often face against the Seagulls. Hurzeler’s willingness to rotate and adapt means Brighton can be unpredictable, but it also risks destabilising the side at times.

Frank’s Spurs look more pragmatic than in previous years, with a greater focus on structure and efficiency. The north Londoners will need those qualities again to contain Brighton’s front line, which remains dangerous even with injuries.

Prediction and key details

This match pits two unpredictable teams against one another. Brighton can dazzle or disappoint within the space of a week, while Tottenham are still learning how to manage both domestic and European demands. On balance, Spurs appear the more settled side right now and their greater stability could prove decisive.

Prediction: Tottenham to win 3-1

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