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Mauricio Pochettino makes huge claim about Man United and Liverpool
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has made an incredible claim - Tottenham have the same footballing history as Manchester United and Liverpool.
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Tottenham, who are still in the title race, have never won the Premier League.
Manchester United have been crowned English champions in the Premier League era 13 times, while Liverpool have five Champions League triumphs to their name.
And Pochettino, whose side face Chelsea today (5.15pm) in the semi-finals of the FA Cup, has put Spurs on a high pedestal.
Mauricio Pochettino thinks Tottenham are as big as Manchester United and Liverpool
Mauricio Pochettino thinks Tottenham are as big as Jose Mourinho's men
"We have achieved more points than any other team the last two seasons."
Pochettino also reckons Spurs have overtaken London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea as the capital’s most popular club, adding: “I would love to be here for as long as possible because it’s a club with history, a club that is the most popular in London, more than Arsenal and Chelsea, I’m delighted here.”
Spurs are searching for their first piece of silverware since 2008 when they won the League Cup.
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