Preview and prediction: Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion | Football Blog

The newly-crowned Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur will return to Premier League action on Sunday as they play their final fixture of the season at home against Brighton & Hove Albion. 

Head coach Ange Postecoglou delivered on his promise, but now he will look to secure a higher league finish than 17th for his side. 

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Not many were convinced when Postecoglou said he always wins trophies in his second season. But the Australian boss delivered on his promise by leading Spurs to victory against Manchester United in Wednesday’s European final. 

Both teams struggled to create scoring chances in the opening stages, but then Tottenham broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute through Brennan Johnson. 

Pape Matar Sarr’s cross ricocheted off Luke Shaw to fall in front of Johnson, who managed to poke it across the goal line. 

The Red Devils pushed for an equaliser, but the Lilywhites held out to seal their first major trophy since their League Cup success in 2008. 

On the other hand, Brighton will be coming off a 3-2 victory over Liverpool last Monday. 

The Premier League champions twice led but were pegged back each time, and then in the 85th-minute, substitute Jack Hinshelwood struck the decisive third for the Seagulls. 

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion is available to watch via live football streams. 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction 

Tottenham will be in a buoyant mood after their Europa League success. The Lilywhites have had a disappointing top-flight campaign, winning just 11 of their 37 matches to be 17th in the standings. But the Londoners ended their season on a high as they secured a trophy as well a place in the Champions League next season.  

We think Tottenham will claim victory in Sunday’s home fixture against Brighton. 

Tottenham 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion