Ange Postecoglou unlocks Tottenham secret weapon after late drama in stunning Brighton win
Ange Postecoglou unlocked a huge secret weapon in the final seconds of Tottenham's win against Brighton. The Lilywhites headed into the clash with the chance to move into the Premier League's top four before Aston Villa face Manchester United on Sunday, however they were met by a strong opponent in Brighton.
Despite Roberto De Zerbi not being on the touchline, the Seagulls dominated the early stages with Pascal Gross giving the visitors a deserved lead from the penalty spot after a foul on Danny Welbeck by Micky van de Ven. After going behind, Spurs improved in the remainder of the first half but for the second consecutive home game went in behind.
Postecoglou has been forced to pick from a threadbare squad over the past few weeks due to international commitments and injuries. However, with Son Heung-min and Yves Bissouma back from their exploits with South Korea and Mali, respectively, Postecoglou had numerous options at his disposal.
And it was one of those to recently return in Pape Matar Sarr who got Spurs back into the game with a smart finish from a tight angle after his pass to Richarlison was intercepted by Lewis Dunk.In search of a winner, Postecoglou brought on Son, Bissouma, as the returning duo, alongside Brennan Johnson and it was the latter who made a lasting impact.
With just 10 seconds of added time remaining, the summer signing was in the right place at the right time to turn home a Son cross at the back post. Understandably, scenes of jubilation broke out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, although Johnson remained calm as this type of impact has become the norm for him.
In late January, the Wales international scored off the bench to turn the London derby against Brentford firmly on its head. Despite
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