We Could Still Beat Chelsea To Title, Says Mauricio Pochettino
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Mauricio Pochettino the Spurs manager looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at Boleyn Ground on August 16, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Tottenham coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has said they will continue to fight for the Premier League title, after they cut the gap between them and Chelsea to seven points on Saturday.
Eric Dier and Son Heung-min both scored in the second half, as Spurs defeated Burnley 2-0, while Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
“I’m very proud because it was a really tough game for us,” Pochettino told BBC Sport.
“We showed great character and I’m very proud and pleased because the performance in the second half was very good.
“This win is massive for us – we have to be there if Chelsea fail and we are there. We are fighting for the Premier League.
“When you reduce the gap to seven points it’s completely different to 10 points – we just have to be there if Chelsea fail and want to be there until the end of the season.”
Their win was however marred by injuries to Victor Wanyama and Harry Winks. Pochettino is already without top scorer, Harry Kane.
