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Clattenburg: I let Tottenham self-destruct in 2016 title clash at Chelsea

The match in 2016 proved key in deciding the Premier League title winners and the referee admits he should have given three red cards to Spurs

Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has admitted going into May 2016's infamous 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham with a "gameplan" in order to not be blamed for Spurs' failure to win the Premier League title.

Mauricio Pochettino's men needed to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to keep their hopes alive and went 2-0 up before the break, but they ultimately let that lead slip in an ill-tempered second half.