Pochettino says top four could be Tottenham’s limit
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts after the match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London January 27, 2019. — Action Images via Reuters
Spurs, who were on the fringes of the title race until two weeks ago, are now battling just to hold on to their place in the Champions League qualification places after their winless run was extended to four games with a 2-1 defeat at Southampton. But a capitulation after the break saw Saints turn it around with goals from Yan Valery and James Ward-Prowse to leave Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea breathing down their necks in the race for the top four.
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