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Pochettino wants no repeat of Hazard's derogatory Tottenham comments

Mauricio Pochettino does not want a repeat of the inflammatory comments made by Eden Hazard towards Tottenham in their latest fight for the Premier League title.

Chelsea star Hazard stated, "we don't want Tottenham to win the Premier League; the fans, the club and the players," ahead of an ill-tempered 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in May 2016, a result that ended Spurs' hopes of stopping Leicester City from winning the league.

A run of five consecutive league wins has put Pochettino's side firmly back in the race this season, with leaders Liverpool just six points above them at the halfway stage.