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Mauricio Pochettino: This is how far Tottenham can go this season after Chelsea victory
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has emphasised the importance of Tottenham’s win over Chelsea.
Pochettino PROUD of Tottenham win over Chelsea
Chelsea saw their 13-game winning streak in the Premier League abruptly halted after a 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane earlier this evening.
Dele Alli’s double proved to be the difference between the two sides.
And after avenging their 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, Spurs jumped above Arsenal and Manchester City into third spot.
Mauricio Pochettino saw Tottenham end Chelsea's 13-game winning streak in the Premier League
Dele Alli continued on the goalscoring trail against Chelsea
It is one step forward for the team and is important to keep going. Football is about belief
And Pochettino thinks Spurs are well on track to be title contenders.
“It is a massive victory, a very important three points to reduce the gap at the top of the table,” Pochettino said.
“It was a very tough game, we were playing one of the best teams in Europe, so the value of the victory is massive.
“It makes us very proud and we showed character and were competitive.
“It is one step forward for the team and is important to keep going. Football is about belief.
Antonio Conte's men are now just five points clear at the top of the table
"We have shown we can challenge for the big things.
“We are in a good position, Chelsea is in a very good position, but we are fighting to get points and to reduce the gap above us.
"We are relaxed, the only thing is to keep going."
Spurs now turn their attentions to the FA Cup on Sunday (4pm) when they host Aston Villa in the third round.
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