Roberto De Zerbi has five games to save Tottenham from the unthinkable nightmare of relegation from the Premier League after his first home game at the helm ended in a costly 2-2 draw against Brighton.
The London club took the lead through Pedro Porro but were pegged back by a Kaoru Mitoma wonder goal on the stroke of half-time.
Both teams had chances after the break, but the impressive Xavi Simons put the home side back in front with a dazzling strike in the 77th minute as the stadium erupted.
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Long-suffering Tottenham fans dared to believe their team could hold out for a first league win since December, but their hopes were cruelly dashed deep into stoppage time when Georginio Rutter drilled home.
The draw left Spurs 18th in the Premier League, a point from safety.
West Ham, in 17th spot, and Nottingham Forest, one place higher, are both in action over the next two days.
AFP
