Spurs held by late Brighton goal

Tottenham appeared to be on the verge of a much-needed win after a stunning strike from Xavi Simons put them ahead late in the second half.

However, a defensive lapse in stoppage time allowed Rutter to strike, leaving the home crowd in stunned silence.

De Zerbi remained defiant after the match, vowing that his team can still win their remaining five games to avoid the drop.

The draw highlights the ongoing psychological and defensive struggles that have plagued Spurs throughout this calendar year.