TOTTENHAM fell to defeat at the Amex Stadium in dramatic fashion.

Spurs were leading 2-0, and appeared to be cruising at half-time, thanks to goals from in-form Brennan Johnson and James Maddison.

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However, Yankuba Minteh gave the Seagulls a lifeline just after the restart.

New signing Georginio Rutter brought the scores level before the hour mark.

Then, it was former Gunner Danny Welbeck who completed the stunning comeback for the home side shortly after.

Here’s how SunSport’s Isabelle Barker rated Spurs’ stars.

GUGLIELMO VICARIO – 6

Was cool, calm and collected in the first-half but lost his composure in the second-half but wasn’t exactly helped by his shambolic defenders who conceded way too many chances.

Expertly saved a shot from Mitoma to keep the visitors in it.

PEDRO PORRO – 6

Porro produced a lovely cross to set up Werner even though he was offside.

Struggled to keep Mitoma in check after the break and will probably be seeing the Japanese winger in his nightmares tonight. 

MICKY VAN DE VEN – 5

The second-half was a bad night in the office for Micky van de Ven who, alongside Udogie, was torn apart by Brighton’s blistering front line.

You rarely see the Dutchman flustered but he really lost his composure at the Amex. 

CRISTIAN ROMERO – 5

Romero went missing defensively in the second-half, let Brighton players past him and was the culprit of far too many mistakes.

DESTINY UDOGIE – 5

Udogie was the culprit of a major cock-up at the back to put the ball on a plate for Yankuba Minteh to pull one back for the hosts.

Djed Spence has done well off the bench in recent weeks so a shake-up may be on the cards. 

DEJAN KULUSEVSKI – 6

Kulusevski has looked different gravy since moving to a more central role, and that showed in the first-half.

After the break he began to look clunky, ploughing into Kaoru Mitoma with a rash challenge.

RODRIGO BENTANCUR – 6

Bentancur needed to wake up as he gave the ball away in dangerous positions. 

JAMES MADDISON – 7

Maddison was on target for the second with a lovely, low drive but faded out in the second-half and struggled to pick out a pass.

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TIMO WERNER – 6

Werner messed up the final ball, scuppering a big chance for Spurs to go ahead just 15 seconds in.

Nearly redeemed himself with what looked like the opener but Porro was offside in the build up. Played a key role in the second goal, squaring the ball to Maddison.

The German striker needs to be on target himself though with a woeful zero goals in his last 13 games. 

BRENNAN JOHNSON – 8

Johnson looking as dangerous as ever for Tottenham, with his goal making it six scored in his last six games.

He recently deleted social media after coming under heavy criticism, but since then he has certainly silenced his doubters in style. 

DOMINIC SOLANKE – 6

Solanke produced a peach of a pass to set up Johnson for the opener. Didn’t have a shot on goal though and was non-existent in the second-half.

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Scotland suffered their second defeat of the Women’s T20 World Cup as West Indies strolled to a six-wicket win in Dubai.

In another low-scoring encounter, Scotland were restricted to just 99-8 from their 20 overs, with West Indies reaching their target in 11.4 overs.

Deandra Dottin, who came out of retirement to play in the tournament, rolled back the years with an explosive 28 not out from 15 balls and sealed the dominant win in style with a six.

There were some nerves as the experienced duo of Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews fell early for four and eight respectively, but Qiana Joseph’s 31 from 18 balls provided a much-needed surge to lay the platform for Dottin.

West Indies’ disciplined bowling effort ensured they were chasing a modest target in spite of a sloppy fielding performance, with Scotland’s Ailsa Lister dropped three times on her way to a top score of 26.

Captain Kathryn Bryce added 25 as the pair tried to rebuild from slipping to 13-2, but boundaries were hard to come by with the ground’s big boundaries and the slow outfield.

Bryce’s side were guilty of losing their wickets in clusters as two fell with the score on 13, two on 59 and two on 76, restricting their momentum considerably throughout the innings.

Spinner Afy Fletcher was the pick of the West Indies bowlers with 3-22, though Matthews was let down with all three of Lister’s chances put down off her bowling.

It was an impressive fightback from West Indies, who were thrashed by South Africa in their opener, and will be in a strong position to take on Bangladesh in their next outing on Thursday as the quick chase gave their net run-rate a crucial boost.

Meanwhile, Scotland face last year’s finalists South Africa on Wednesday.

CHELSEA have triggered their second big fine of the season for ill-discipline in a fiery 1-1 home draw with Nottingham Forest.

But it’s not for a mass brawl, nor even for SunSport’s exclusive footage showing Nicolas Jackson appearing to slap  Forest defender Morato.

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Instead, the Blues picking up six bookings in a match means an automatic £25,000 penalty.

Just three weeks earlier, Chelsea received the same-sized fine – after  helping set the Premier League record for most yellow cards in one game.

On that occasion the Blues earned six of the 14 bookings dished out – with substitute Christopher Nkunku nicking a late 1-0 victory at Bournemouth.

Four of Chelsea’s half-dozen cautions against Forest came in the closing stages, starting with a huge flare-up on 89 minutes.

Forest left-back Neco Williams sparked the ugly scenes by shoving counterpart Marc Cucurella into Stamford Bridge chief Enzo Maresca.

Our video of the incident captured tempers rising out of control near the dugout.

Backroom staff, both managers and subs came on the field, as well as Jackson, who had been replaced by Frenchman Nkunku not long before.

The Senegal frontman was caught on camera seemingly reaching towards Morato, before team-mates pulled him away.

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But Jackson escaped a booking.

Rather it was Williams and Cucurella, plus Chelsea defender Levi Colwill, who did get yellow cards for their roles in the brief mayhem.

All that came after Chris Wood had stunned the Blues by sliding home a 49th-minute opener for the visitors.

Noni Madueke soon cut inside to level – Cole Palmer yet again the provider.

However, a physical contest grew more tetchy, especially once Forest’s James-Ward Prowse was sent off on 78 minutes.

Having already been booked for fouling Palmer, the midfielder saw red for a second caution when he handled to halt a counter-attack led by Jackson.

There was still time for the widespread pile-in – with enough repercussions to earn the Blues a second £25k fine with 22 days.

But Maresca insisted: “I like the way the team is fighting – I don’t see any problems with that.”

Chelsea player ratings vs Forest: Madueke shines again but hot-head Jackson too busy arguing

CHELSEA were held by ten-man Nottingham Forest as frustration filled Stamford Bridge.

Noni Madueke cancelled out Chris Wood’s opener but the Blues couldn’t find a winner.

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And frustrations boiled over with a mass brawl in added time.

Here’s how SunSport’s Jack Figg rated the Blues stars.

Robert Sanchez – 8

Excellent positioning to snuff out Forest counter on hour mark and made two sensational late saves to deny the visitor’s a winner.

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Malo Gusto – 6

Wasn’t able to prevent Nikola Milenkovic’s flick on to set up Wood’s opener but he produced a great block to deny Gibbs-White in the box.

Wesley Fofana – 7

Forming a good partnership at the back with Colwill. Finally some consistency at centre-half for Chelsea.

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Levi Colwill – 7

Made a huge block to prevent Yates in the first half. John Terry-esque defending.

Marc Cucurella – 5

Lacked attacking creativity down the left having filled in at centre-back at times. Failed to form much of a threat with Sancho.

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Moises Caicedo – 6

Agonisingly close to getting ahead of Wood to prevent the Forest opener. Took the role as deep-lying midfielder in front of back line.

Enzo Fernandez – 5

Still looks to be finding his best position under Maresca. Not a natural holding midfielder but denied preferred advanced role by Palmer.

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Cole Palmer – 6

Looked lively when afforded space in the centre but the Chelsea superstar saw a huge chance saved thanks to Matz Sels double save.

Noni Madueke – 8

Constant threat down the right side with his goal well deserved. But the winger finds himself guilty of making the wrong choice in the final third.

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Jadon Sancho – 4

Largely absent throughout the match with Aina doing a stellar job in keeping the tricky forward quiet. Lacked killer instinct going forward.

Nicolas Jackson – 4

Apart from pressing, quiet throughout. Slow to react in the box in a frustrating sign of inconsistency after recent goalscoring form. Spent more time arguing with team-mates at points.

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Joao Felix (for Fernandez 80 mins) – 6

Christopher Nkaunku (for Jackson 80 mins) – 6

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Pedro Neto (for Madueke 89 mins) – 6

Tosin Adarabioyo (for Colwill 90+3 mins) – 5

ERIK TEN HAG has now masterminded Manchester United’s TWO worst starts in Premier League history.

The Dutchman’s job hangs by a thread after winning just two of his seven league games this season.

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United big wigs including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Dan Ashworth and Sir Alex Ferguson watched on as the team stumbled their way to a 0-0 bore draw at Aston Villa on Sunday.

And the result saw Ten Hag pick up only his eighth point of the campaign.

It means the Dutchman has recorded United’s WORST-EVER start to a season.

But incredibly, Ten Hag has was beating his own record.

Only last season, he made history by taking just nine points in the first seven games.

That had only been done once before, by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the 2019/20 season.

And after matching the Norwegian last term, Ten Hag has managed to go one better and secure one less point.

Fans reacted in disbelief to the news, having also seen their boss bring in more big-money signings this summer.

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One said: “This guy is breaking his own records.”

Another declared: “He keeps on challenging himself.”

One noted: “If this man survives this week, then we are done.”

Another added: “Trust the process.”

Speaking after United’s draw with Villa today, Ten Hag himself said: “We (the management) always speak, every week we speak. 

“We are all on board together, on one page, we know what we are working through it’s a long-term process.

“We have come through two very tough away games. This is a team, we showed the belief and faith we have.

“I think it’s the fourth clean sheet this season. You see we had a very good organisation and togetherness. There was good character and good spirit as a team. Determined, resilient.

“We almost didn’t concede a chance, when you defend like this and get some luck, in the end they had a big chance but it was almost the only chance I think.

“We created some chances, also not so many chances. We hit the crossbar and also Rashford had chances. But the two teams were really balanced.

“In Porto our build-up was brilliant, so good in the first 25 minutes, we out-played Porto. 

“Also Palace, in possession we were so good, we have had games this season where we are good. But today we didn’t create too many chances, but also we played a great team.

“We create loads of chances in our seven games but we have to step up. We have to take into consideration Hojlund is returning, he’s still coming up to full fitness. 

“But others are stepping up. I was impressed from Rashford, also Garnacho is so good, and Antony at the end.”

Man Utd player ratings vs Villa: Evans rolls back the years with Garnacho let down

MANCHESTER UNITED eased the pressure slightly on boss Erik ten Hag with a hard-grafted stalemate at in-form Aston Villa.

United looked much more solid defensively after Ten Hag rung the changes – though the Red Devils still have just eight points from seven Prem games.

Here’s how SunSport’s Graeme Bryce rated 14th-placed United rated at Villa Park on Sunday.

ANDRE ONANA – 7

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Guilty of sloppy distribution once or twice but his hands were safe enough and he did well to beat away a piledriver from Youri Tielemans to keep United on level terms.

NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6

Managed to contain Jaden Philogene comfortably enough in the first 45 minutes but failed to appear for the second half and was replaced by Victor Lindelof.

HARRY MAGUIRE – 6

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Booked for a high forearm challenge on Ollie Watkins but his afternoon ended at half-time after he appeared to jar his knee defending a corner.

JONNY EVANS – 9

Handled Ollie Watkins well in the first 45 and showed all his experience to deal with the twin threat of Watkins and Jhon Duran for the final half hour. Rolled back the years with a five-star display to earn his Man of the Match rating.

DIOGO DALOT – 7

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Sat in and rarely got forward but snuffed out the threat of Leon Bailey and was tidy enough. Crucial block to deny Philogene a stoppage time winner.

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 7

Used all his experience to plug any gaps in United’s carefully constructed midfield. Dealt with the threat from Morgan Rogers well.

KOBBIE MAINOO – 7

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Nothing flashy from the England midfielder who had his work cut out preventing Youri Tielemans carrying out his magic.

ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 6

Fired in a first-half shot which Emi Martinez dealt with comfortably but shot hopelessly wide a couple of times after the break. Sloppy finishing let him down. 

BRUNO FERNANDES – 8

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United’s skipper only played after his red card against Spurs was overturned on appeal.

Kept his cool here to avoid a third red card in three games – came closest for United with a free kick which crashed off the Villa crossbar.

MARCUS RASHFORD – 7

Taken off at half-time in Oporto and taken off after 64 minutes to save himself a second yellow card here! 

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Looked United’s likeliest match-winner after forcing an early save from Martinez before bringing the best out in the Argentine World Cup winner with a sizzling effort which the ‘keeper tipped over. Booked for a foul on Cash.

RASMUS HOJLUND – 6

Put himself about and was involved in the clash which led to Ezri Konsa limping off. But lacked service and was replaced by Zirkzee just beyond the hour mark. Below par.

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MATTHIJS DE LIGT for Maguire (46 minutes) – 5 – Conceded a few fouls in dangerous areas. Still finding his feet.

VICTOR LINDELOF for Mazraoui (46 mins) – 6 – First appearance since March but fitted in well as a stand-in right-back. Booked for a foul on Morgan Rogers.

JOSHUA ZIRKZEE for Hojlund (64 mins) – 5 – Miles off the pace, failed to make any impact.

ANTONY for Rashford (64 mins) – 6 – Brought out the best in Emi Martinez with a curler which was heading for the top bin until the keeper plucked it out of mid-air.

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CASEMIRO for Mainoo (85 mins) – 6 – Helped see out the match for United.