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Painful Spurs defending not worthy of title contenders, says unhappy Pochettino

Tottenham conceded two goals from set pieces to lose their advantage and slip to defeat at Watford, but the coach said they should have won easily

Tottenham need to drastically improve their defending if they are to challenge for the Premier League title, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Spurs' perfect start to the season came to a crashing halt on Sunday as Watford came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road.

Pochettino's side had taken the lead just after the restart when Abdoulaye Doucoure turned into his own net, but the Hornets surged back and took all three points through headers by Troy Deeney and Craig Cathcart.