Expected Tottenham XI: Star man returns to Pochettino's 4-2-3-1 to face Watford

Alan McInally is supremely confident that Tottenham Hotspur will record a top-four finish this season. Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs currently second on the Premier League table, seven points behind title favourites Chelsea. "Spurs have had a great season - they're an absolute banker to finish top four," he said on Premier League Daily.

Matt Le Tissier believes Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of the Premier League title is keeping Chelsea in check. Spurs remain seven points behind the West Londoners after 30 matches and Southampton legend Le Tissier believes Mauricio Pochettino's men are forcing Antonio Conte's Blues to stay alert ahead of the season run-in. "Spurs are making sure that they keep Chelsea on their toes," Le Tissier told Premier League Daily on Sky Sports News HQ in the wake of their stunning 3-1 com-from-behind win over Swansea City on Wednesday.

PAUL MERSON reckons Tottenham will close the gap on Chelsea at the top of the table. GETTY Paul Merson thinks Tottenham can push Chelsea all the way But the Arsenal legend thinks Spurs' tough run-in will prevent them taking Premier League glory. 1 / 5 GETTY Thibaut Courtois “They'll close the gap in the next couple of weeks ” Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson Merson told Fantasy Football Club: "I think they'll close the gap in the next couple of weeks - but then I think the run-in will be decisive.

By Harry Sykes Mauricio Pochettino has sent the message to Chelsea that Tottenham will push their bitter rivals all the way in the title race. But Chelsea hit back by flying into an early two-goal lead on the south coast before going on to secure a 3-1 triumph. It meant the leaders ended the day where they started it, with a seven-point lead over second-placed Tottenham. ‘Like Us’ on Facebook by clicking here if you want 24/7 updates on all Tottenham breaking news.

The players already knew the Spurs result heading into the game, which added to the pressure and “test of character” posed by a relentlessly positive and fearless AFC Bournemouth. “It's more easy to control the game when you score first but at the end of the first half we were a little bit down. But in the second half we did well to control the game.” “We have to believe in everything.