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Everton manager Ronald Koeman makes huge Premier League title claim
EVERTON manager Ronald Koeman can't see any club catching Chelsea in the Premier League title race.
Ronald Koeman doubts Tottenham's title hopes
Everton lost 3-2 this afternoon to second-place Tottenham, who sit seven points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.
And while Koeman has praised Mauricio Pochettino's side, the Dutchman feels Chelsea's position at the top is too strong to slip up with 12 games left to play.
The Blues can extend their lead at the summit when they travel to face West Ham tomorrow night (8pm).
When asked if any Spurs have a chance for the title, Koeman said: "I think Tottenham are really strong.
Ronald Koeman's Everton lost 3-2 to Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham
"It's a difficult system to play against - Chelsea are playing out of the same system.
"It will be very difficult with the distance in points. I think Chelsea are too strong for the rest."
Harry Kane's double meant Spurs were in control for the majority of the contest until Romelu Lukaku's strike with 10 minutes left sparked a chaotic finish.
Dele Alli restored the two-goal cushion in stoppage time only for Everton substitute Enner Valencia to add what proved a consolation seconds later.
Ronald Koeman says Chelsea are in too strong a position at the top
And on the White Hart Lane clash, Koeman added: "It was emotional until the last second.
"We started really well and made it tough for Tottenham to create space between the lines. But our mistakes were punished.
"At least we showed good character. We had a good reaction but overall Tottenham were the stronger team.
"Tottenham have two or three years in a row with the same players, it's all about time which is what we need to have. If we get the time to improve, that's the next step for the club."