Lo Celso is involved in a heated clash with Brighton striker Joao Pedro
Giovani Lo Celso and Joao Pedro were involved in a heated exchange in the dying embers of Brighton's 4-2 victory against Tottenham at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night.
Roberto De Zerbi's side claimed a huge win against Spurs, ending their three-match winning streak, with Pedro netting twice from the penalty spot, while Jack Hinshelwood and Pervis Estupinan also found the back of the net.
Ange Postecoglou's side rallied late on with Son Heung-min setting up Alejo Veliz in the 81st minute, before Ben Davies headed in just four minutes later.
With Spurs chasing the lead, De Zerbi tried to slow the game down bringing off Pedro in the third minute of injury time for Adam Lallana.
The Brazilian centre-forward, who now has seven goals in 19 Premier League appearances for the Seagulls this season, was seen slowly leaving the field, clapping the fans, with Emerson Royal first pushing him towards the touchline in a bid to speed things up.
Lo Celso also appeared to take umbridge at his delay in leaving the pitch, coming from out of picture to grab the 22-year-old by the neck, before appearing to cover his mouth and exchange some heated words with the striker.
While it is uncertain as to what he said to the Brighton forward, Pedro turned to confront the attacking midfielder, grinning at him, before Lo Celso forcefully pushed the Brazilian away.
Pedro subsequently turned and walked off, with Evan Ferguson, who was standing next to the two players, being seen pushing Lo Celso away.
It summed up Tottenham's frustrations after conceding the defeat, with the north London club missing out on the chance to leapfrog Man City to claim fourth place.
Yet it was a disappointing performance from Postecoglou's side, with Albion also hitting the
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