This archive report was first published on 5 October 2019.
Tottenham's poor form in the Premier League continued on October 5, 2019, as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion. The loss marked the team's 10th consecutive away Premier League match without a win, dating back to a 2-1 victory over Fulham in January.
The match got off to a disastrous start for Tottenham, with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris gifting Neal Maupay an early opener in the third minute. Lloris suffered a serious injury in the process, which seemed to deflate the team's spirit.
Brighton's Aaron Connolly slotted home in his first Premier League start, making it 2-0 for the away side immediately after the break. The injury to Lloris appeared to have a significant impact on Tottenham's performance, and they were unable to mount a comeback.
Conolly found his second and the seagulls' third, sealing the fate of the match for Tottenham. The defeat was a significant blow to the team's morale, especially given the recent 7-2 humbling at the hands of Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.
Spurs' captain, who suffered the horror injury, is expected to be out for several weeks, adding to the team's woes. The loss has piled pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is facing a tough task to turn the team's fortunes around.
