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Tottenham shouldn’t read too much into Chelsea defeat for this reason - Martin Keown
TOTTENHAM’s defeat to Chelsea showed they aren’t a ‘million miles’ away from the title contenders.
Tottenham vs Swansea - Premier League match preview
That is the verdict of Arsenal legend-turned-pundit Martin Keown.
Mauricio Pochettino’s men looked to be on course to break their 26-year hoodoo at Stamford Bridge last weekend when they took the lead through Christian Eriksen.
However, Chelsea hit back through Pedro and Victor Moses to clinch all three points and stretch their winning streak in the Premier League to seven matches.
Mauricio Pochettino will be demanding a strong response from Tottenham
Chelsea's Victor Moses consigned Tottenham to defeat last weekend
People are overreacting with Tottenham. They weren't a million miles away at Stamford Bridge
Although there have been concerns about Spurs’ rut of late, Keown begs to differ.
“People are overreacting with Tottenham,” Keown told the Daily Mail.
“They weren't a million miles away at Stamford Bridge and in the first half they did to Chelsea what teams have not been able to in the last few weeks.
Martin Keown doesn't think Tottenham's defeat to Chelsea will derail their season
“After playing at the Emirates a few weeks ago it was another difficult away game — and don't forget that by playing at Wembley, they are playing on the road every time they play in the Champions League!
“You get results like this after playing in Europe and have respect for teams who have played Champions League football for a number of years and had to manage their energy levels.
“Tottenham possibly don't want to fall into the Europa League as it may hinder their chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season.”
Pochettino will be hoping for a strong response from Tottenham when they face Swansea tomorrow (3pm).
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