Spurs Eye Another Win as They Face Brighton at the Amex
Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Brighton this weekend is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing fixtures in the Premier League calendar. The match is set for Saturday afternoon at the Amex Stadium, and it comes at a time when both clubs are navigating very different starts to their seasons.
Tottenham, under the new leadership of Thomas Frank, has enjoyed a strong run of form. Just last weekend, Spurs secured a convincing victory over West Ham, and that momentum was carried forward in Europe, where a 1-0 win against Villarreal gave them the perfect start to their Champions League campaign. Confidence in the squad is running high, and the manager is expected to name a strong side for the third game in the space of a week.
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Some rotation is being considered, though. Joao Palhinha, who came off the bench to great effect against Villarreal, could be rewarded with a place in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Xavi Simons has held down the left-wing role since arriving at the club, and Frank may be keen to keep him there to maintain a stable midfield core. Lucas Bergvall and Pape Matar Sarr are also likely to keep their places, given how reliable they have been at both ends of the pitch.
At full-back, there might be a change. Djed Spence, who has started every game so far, struggled midweek, and Destiny Udogie is pushing hard for his first start of the season. Up front, Dominic Solanke remains unavailable with an ankle injury, so Richarlison is once again expected to lead the attack.
The predicted Spurs XI lines up in a 4-2-3-1: Vicario in goal; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, and Udogie across the back; Palhinha and Sarr in midfield; Kudus, Bergvall, and Simons supporting Richarlison up top. Several key players—such as Bissouma, Maddison, Kulusevski, and Dragusin—remain sidelined, so depth will continue to be tested.
On the other side, Brighton are under pressure. Fabian Hürzeler has seen his side falter in recent weeks, with only one win in their opening four matches. A defeat to Bournemouth last weekend added to their frustration, and the Seagulls will be eager to turn their form around in front of their home fans. This match marks Hürzeler’s 50th game in charge, but the milestone could be overshadowed if Brighton cannot find a result.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. BST, which translates to 10 a.m. ET in the US. The Amex will provide a lively backdrop as Brighton look to steady themselves and Spurs aim to extend their excellent start to the campaign. It is a contest where Tottenham’s rhythm and Brighton’s resilience will be tested—and the outcome could set the tone for both clubs moving forward.
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