Spurs' lead over Arsenal within the war for fourth region inside the Premier League stays three factors, but the Gunners now have two games in hand. Antonio Conte's men had gained 4 consecutive video games, beginning with a 2-zero win at Brighton remaining month, to turnaround the Italian's rollercoaster first season in rate. However, the prolific Harry Kane and Son Heung-min were stored very quiet as the home aspect struggled to create any uncomplicated possibilities.
Brighton did Tottenham a huge favour through finishing a seven-sport winless run remaining weekend at Arsenal. With confidence restored, the Seagulls looked extra like their antique selves under Graham Potter as they managed the sport and finished a north London double thanks to Trossard's composed end inside the final minute.
Kane's maximum huge contribution came interior his very own six-yard box as he blocked Joel Veltman's effort with the great risk of a first-1/2 most effective enlivened via controversial refereeing calls. Both aspects were lucky to nonetheless have eleven men on the sphere by using the damage as Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski escaped with only a yellow card for a swinging elbow on Marc Cucurella. Cucurella then took revenge with a stamp on Kulusevski's ankle, whilst Enock Mwepu twice averted a potential 2nd yellow card.
Tottenham simplest marginally advanced in the 2d duration as Trossard blocked Son's attempt from close range before Rodrigo Bentancur flashed a observe-up shot wide. Brighton persevered to pose the greater threat with Hugo Lloris examined via a header from Lewis Dunk. Trossard produced the moment of high-quality the game had wished for 90 minutes when he sold Eric Dier a dummy to create the distance for a prodded end beyond Lloris.
Spurs' satisfactory chance of the suit got here simply seconds later when Kane flicked a header into the path of Steven Bergwijn, but the Dutchman scuffed well huge to sum up their day.
