This archive report was first published on 26 December 2019.
On a day that saw Tottenham Hotspur's stadium gripped by a sleepy atmosphere, the team managed to come from behind and secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on December 26, 2019.
Harry Kane and Dele Alli were the heroes of the day, scoring in the second half to cancel out Adam Webster's first-half header and seal the win for Spurs. Kane's equaliser in the 53rd minute was a crucial moment in the game, as it cancelled out Webster's goal and gave Spurs a much-needed boost.
Jose Mourinho's side were reeling from a disheartening home 2-0 loss to Chelsea, but they managed to lift their game and secure the win. The victory took Tottenham up to fifth in the standings on 29 points after 19 games, while Brighton & Hove Albion were left in 13th on 20 points.
The win was a much-needed boost for Spurs, who had been struggling to find their form in recent weeks. The team's victory was inspired by the introduction of Christian Eriksen, who foxed Brighton's defence with a cross-field pass that led to Alli's goal.
