Dele Alli says he and his Tottenham team-mates were guilty of getting “carried away with ourselves” ahead of the club’s disappointing loss to Wolves to close out 2018.
Tottenham had been riding high following dominant wins over Everton and Bournemouth and, with Manchester City’s struggles through the month of December, were dreaming of a title tilt.
A Harry Kane goal had the side out in front of Wolves as well, before a late onslaught from the visiting side saw Willy Boly, Raul Jimenez and Helder Costa all find the net in a 3-1 win.
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The loss was a shock to the system for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, and Alli hopes they have learned from that defeat.