Tottenham fans believe Brennan Johnson copied Brighton goal celebration after Neal Maupay drama

Brennan Johnson seemingly took a leaf from Tottenham foe Neal Maupay's book when he struck a late dagger against Brighton.

The Welsh winger continued Spurs' ongoing celebration war after scoring a dramatic winner in added time to deny the Seagulls.

Johnson destroyed his house Son Heung-minLow cross from close range in the sixth minute of added time in the club's 2-1 comeback.

In addition to helping Ange PostecoglouTo put the men back in the top four, the goal also served to avenge the 4-2 defeat Tottenham suffered in the first leg at the Amex earlier this season.

Joao Pedro scored a brace as Brighton took a four-goal lead in that game and mocked Spurs by raising four fingers to the camera in his celebration.

The Brazilian missed the second leg in north London this weekend, but Johnson made sure to send a message anyway.

Despite only scoring Tottenham's second goal of the match, the 22-year-old held up four fingers between both hands as he walked away.

And fans loved the gesture, with one writing: “Bro favorited the celebration.”

Another said: “No, I didn't even notice this COLDDDD.”

A third added: “Wait right?” Brennan Johnson Joao Pedro's celebration when he scored the winning goal???? He might be the greatest of all time.”

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Celebratory Digging Comes Next Johnson's teammate James Maddison was involved in a similar dispute. with Maupay last month.

The Frenchman surprised Tottenham fans by celebrating Maddison with darts after scoring BrentfordThe 3-2 defeat.

English star Maddison finally had the last laugh, but a A war of words later broke out between the couple. on social networks.

However, Postecoglou has already made clear his feeling that his players are too caught up in the drama.

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When asked if Maupay's actions had been additional motivation for his team, the Australian replied: “I hope not, because that's exactly what I'm talking about.

“I'm not a fan of this, I don't like all that bravado, putting pressure on people. If you are so brave with things, my players and your players, get into a UFC cage and I will see how brave they are.

“We are there to play football. And that's what I want our guys to do, focus on playing football.

“And they shouldn't be motivated by things that aren't really that important to us.”