Spurs far from convinced against Brighton but they picked up another important victory to keep the pressure on fourth-placed Chelsea, who lost at home once again.
The North London outfit have already lost their fair share of games under Jose Mourinho but they seem to bounce back immediately every time, and that is an impressive attribute for any team to have. A prime example of that was this weekend when they overcame defeat against Chelsea to prevail versus the Seagulls.
It means that the Portuguese boss has reinstalled a bit of belief in the team and allowed them to keep fighting when things are going against them, as Dele Alli’s late winner was a moment of quality out of nowhere.
Tottenham’s results have picked up over the last few weeks, winning two of their last three, primarily because Mourinho has improved the defence, with Serge Aurier continued impressive displays underlining the good work he has done since coming in.
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Supporters were eager to praise the Cote d’Ivoire international for a brilliant piece of skill against Graham Potter’s men, as he backheeled the ball through Steven Alzate’s legs with remarkable ease.
The 27-year-old has endured a large chunk of criticism for his performances this season, mostly when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge, so it is credit to him that he has managed to turn things around in his favour.
It is important the defender continues to perform and get better as there is a lack of quality options in the squad to take his place, and therefore a return to making silly mistakes could come as a significant detriment to the team.
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Some supporters are still yet to be convinced by the right-back with a lot of doubt over his ability to defend, though under Mourinho that aspect of his game should improve as his understanding develops.
Meanwhile, there was a notable absence against Brighton in the form on Tanguy Ndombele, and that left some fans to voice their discontent with the midfielder.