Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says his side "got what they deserved" after their "unacceptable" second-half performance as they lost 3-2 to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou lambasted an “unacceptable” second-half performance from Tottenham in their 3-2 loss at Brighton and admitted it was the worst defeat of his tenure at the club. Spurs were on course for a sixth consecutive victory in all competitions when Brennan Johnson and James Maddison struck before half-time to them 2-0 up at Amex Stadium.

Premier League reaction as Brighton come from 2-0 down to beat Spurs, while Man Utd draw with Villa and Chelsea held by Forest.

Two goals up at half-time, Tottenham capitulated to a brilliant Brighton second-half display, Danny Welbeck nodding the winner

Leading 2-0 at half-time, Tottenham Hotspur suffered a terrible start to the second half as Brighton surged into a 3-2 lead by the 66th minute. Both teams’ use of a high defensive line was highlighted before kick-off and there were early chances at both ends before Brennan Johnson continued his remarkable form by scoring in a sixth consecutive match in all competitions — the first Spurs player to do so since Harry Kane.