Tottenham remain in the Premier League relegation zone after they were stunned by a stoppage-time leveller from Brighton substitute Georginio Rutter during a pulsating 2-2 draw in Roberto De Zerbi’s home debut.
Spurs looked set to end a 15-match winless in the top-flight when Xavi Simons produced a sensational 77th-minute strike to spark wild celebrations in N17.
Xavi’s fine effort followed up his assist for Pedro Porro’s opener after 39 minutes, which was cancelled out by Kaoru Mitoma in first-half stoppage-time.
However, scenes of jubilation turned to disbelief when Kevin Danso lost possession in the fifth-minute of time added on and Rutter curled home to ensure the spoils were shared.
Late, late drama and @OfficialBHAFC rescue a point against @SpursOfficial! pic.twitter.com/xZJlPPxFD7
— Premier League (@premierleague) April 18, 2026
It denied De Zerbi’s team a first victory in charge and means Tottenham will stay in the bottom three for another week with only five matches left to prevent a first relegation since 1977.
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