Tottenham recovered from two goals behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Brighton in the Premier League, though the result leaves them five points off the top of the table.

Brighton struck first through Yankuba Minteh before Yasin Ayari doubled the advantage, putting the hosts in control at half-time.

Spurs responded just before the break, with Richarlison halving the deficit to give his side a lifeline heading into the second half.

Spurs push back in second half

Tottenham dominated possession after the restart, and their persistence was rewarded when Jan Paul van Hecke turned the ball into his own net to level the contest late into the encounter.

The visitors looked the likelier side to snatch victory, but Brighton managed to hold firm, and even tried to push for a win in the late minutes.

Missed opportunity for Brighton

Fabian Hurzeler’s team will be frustrated at surrendering a two-goal cushion, particularly after a strong first-half display.

Minteh and Ayari’s strikes had seemingly set the Seagulls on course for a statement win, only for defensive lapses to undo their work.

Table implications

The draw sees Tottenham remain within touching distance of the leaders but slip further back in the title race with 10 points.

For Brighton, the result keeps them in the second half of the EPL table with only five points from five games in the new campaign.