Afrigather Harry Kane scored his eighth purpose of the season as Tottenham received at Brighton to strengthen their place within the high three of the Premier League.
The England striker’s stooping first-half header was sufficient to safe a victory that retains Spurs third and three factors behind leaders Manchester Metropolis.
LiveScore stories that Brighton, who might have moved stage on factors with the guests with a win, began slowly however grew into the sport and had possibilities to equalise earlier than the break.
Lewis Dunk despatched a header simply over the bar earlier than Solly March hit a low effort simply large of purpose as half-time approached.
However within the second half, either side struggled to interrupt one another down, though Kane ought to have put the sport out of sight when he turned his marker however dragged his shot large, whereas Danny Welbeck swept a superb probability astray for the hosts.
The win means Tottenham have 20 factors from 9 video games, whereas Brighton are sixth on 14 factors.
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