Pochettino telling title-chasing Spurs to learn from last season

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer feels that Tottenham Hotspur finally stand a very good chance of finishing above rivals Arsenal. Spurs have long been in the shadow of their more successful rivals Arsenal and usually get mocked by Gunners'supporters with the celebration of St. Totteringham's day, which marks the day where Arsenal finish above their North London rivals in the Premier League table. Arsenal have consistently finished over Tottenham in the table since 1995 but Spurs finally stand a chance of ending the hoodoo this season and Shearer is convinced that Mauricio Pochettino's men will finally be able to get one up on their fierce rivals.

Former Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge says that he attracted more popularity for his refusal to shake hands with his former teammate John Terry than for his playing career. Bridge, while representing Manchester City, ignored Terry ahead of the kick-off between City and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on February 27, 2010. Prior to the kick off, reports had emerged that Terry had an affair with Bridge's then-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel. "I get abuse walking down the street now and I let it go in one ear and out the other.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has commented on the difference in expectation between the Blues and Tottenham. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has told The Guardian that he thinks there is a huge difference in the expectations levels between the Blues and Tottenham. Spurs now have hope that they can chase down Chelsea in the race for the title, especially given that the likes of Danny Rose and Harry Kane are coming back from injury imminently. “I think the difference between Chelsea and Tottenham is this: if you stay in Chelsea and win, it’s normal. Do you think Tottenham can catch Chelsea in the race for the Premier League title?

“So this is a good win for us against a top team, with great players and the best coach in the world. When you face this type of combination, it’s tough to win, especially after a defeat to Palace. “For all my players and me, only if you win [the title] do you write the season down in history. So the only message I have given my team is that [to assume] Tottenham must win their last eight games. We have to analyse things for next season because we have to win games like this.

That gap over City will be even greater if they beat them at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. And even if that game only ends all square (which I think it will), I’m convinced the title race will be over. That’s not to say Tottenham can’t go and win every game and that Chelsea won’t drop more points. To be fair to Guardiola, he isn’t the only manager who has focused on attack first and defence second. And if that is the case then Conte’s title tilt, having floundered at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, is back on.