Danny Murphy blown away by Tottenham star who was 'outstanding' vs Brighton
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(Credit: Imago, BBC One)
Edward Bazeley
Sun 21 September 2025 14:00, UK
Danny Murphy was impressed by Tottenham’s spirited performance in their 2-2 draw with Brighton on Saturday.
On 20 September, Spurs came from behind to draw with Brighton as Richarlison’s close-range effort and Jan Paul van Hecke’s own goal secured a point for Thomas Frank’s men.
The Seagulls’ first-half lead arrived via Yankuba Minteh’s early strike and midfielder Yasin Ayari’s long-range goal.
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Frank has enjoyed a largely successful start to life in the Tottenham dugout, having earned three wins and a draw from the first five Premier League games of the season.
However, Atletico Madrid ace Conor Gallagher is prepared to snub Spurs amid interest in his services from the North London side.
Meanwhile, Frank’s summer signing, Mohammed Kudus, put in an impressive performance against Fabian Hurzeler’s men, notching his third assist of the season.
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Speaking about Tottenham’s draw with Brighton on Match of the Day [20 September], Murphy said: “I have to say this team is so fit, so well organised.
They just kept going and they really limited Brighton to very few chances, which is very difficult to do when you’re throwing men forward and trying to get back in the game.
“(Joao) Palhinha doing what I’m talking about, the hard yards, breaking up play.
“In the end they got their rewards and I think on their performance they deserved the win to be honest.”
In their next game, Tottenham face League One outfit Doncaster Rovers on Wednesday, 24 September in the Carabao Cup.
Speaking about the 25-year-old winger in his post-match press conference on 20 September, Frank said: “I think two things.