As Spurs suffered, it was a optimistic evening for Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, taking cost of his four-hundredth recreation in English soccer.
The 52-year-old Argentine, who managed Tottenham from 2014 to 2019 and took them to a Champions League closing, has led Chelsea to a double over Spurs after Thursday’s victory adopted a 4-1 win in November.
This newest win means big-spending Chelsea now sit in eighth place, simply two factors behind Newcastle United in seventh and a doable European spot – with sixth-placed Manchester United only one level higher off than the Magpies.
Pochettino was not satisfied it was “the very best recreation” however mentioned it left him feeling “essentially the most completely happy” he may very well be.
“In the way in which that we play and the way in which that we compete, that’s what we needed from the start of the season,” Pochettino mentioned.
“At this time we have been so aggressive. On this means we are able to develop and do higher and enhance in all of the areas.”