Chelsea being kept on their toes by Spurs

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.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is confident Victor Wanyama's injury isn't serious. However, he initially took his place on the bench against Watford before Tottenham opted for a late change with Wanyama sitting it out and Josh Onomah coming into the 18.

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.

By Dominic Toner Arsenal suffered a crushing defeat away to Crystal Palace on Monday night – and Tottenham fans went wild on Twitter to mock their north London rivals. Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye and Luka Milivojevic were on the scoresheet for the hosts as they produced a shock 3-0 scoreline. Spurs fans were delighted with the result of their rivals and are confident they can finish above them this season. #COYS — debbie roberts (@spursandmurs) April 10, 2017 Spurs fans were overjoyed with Arsenal’s defeat and it means they stay 14 points above them in the Premier League table. ‘Like Us’ on Facebook by clicking here if you want 24/7 updates on all Tottenham breaking news.