Brighton had George Rutter the hero who broke Tottenham’s heart by scoring the equalizer in stoppage time 2-2 this Saturday (18), a result that kept the hosts in the Premier League relegation zone.
It looked like a fine goal from standout Xavi Simons in the 77th minute would secure Tottenham’s first league win of 2026. However, in an electrifying finale, Rutter appeared to finish strongly and fill the net.
with one more game than the two teams immediately above. The risk of one becomes increasingly real.
Before that, Pedro Porro had reduced the tension by opening the scoring with a header in the 39th minute. But Brighton, who could move into sixth place with a win, equalized in first-half stoppage time with a spectacular volley from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
Tottenham has 31 points in 33 matches, while Nottingham Forest has 33.
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