Spurs vs Brighton | Ange's preview: "If you allow them to dictate the game, they can beat anyone"

Ange Postecoglou says we'll have to be 'on alert' as we take on a Brighton team that 'can beat anyone' at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday (3pm UK).

We certainly saw the best of Robert De Zerbi's side in our first meeting this season over the festive period when Brighton stormed into a 4-0 lead at the Amex. We threatened an unlikely comeback with two goals and a host of chances in the final 10 minutes and added time, but it stayed 4-2 to the hosts.

However, even though they still sit eighth in the table, results in black and white show Brighton have won just four of their last 17 in the Premier League, although they followed up a 4-0 loss at Luton with a 4-1 win against rivals Palace last time out.

Speaking to Inside Spurs on Friday, and asked about Brighton's form, Ange told us: "For the most part, you still see their identity and the kind of team they are and if you allow them to dictate the game, they can beat anyone.

"I know their results haven't been great but the identity they have, the kind of football they play, doesn't change since Roberto has been there. That's why they're such a challenging opponent, because irrespective of their form, they're still going to go out there and be brave on the ball and play their football. They try to get on the ball and dominate games, always a threat going forward, good individuals.

"There is enough there for us to be on alert and make sure we're at our best - that's still our aim, it's about us, playing our football, particularly at home, and trying to impose ourselves on the game."