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Christian Eriksen spells out task facing title-chasing Tottenham as midfielder focuses on return to top four

Christian Eriksen dressed as Harry Potter for Tottenham's Christmas party and the Dane admits Spurs may need a touch of wizardry to catch runaway leaders Chelsea this season.

In fact, the 24-year-old midfielder has conceded that the north London club have a job on their hands simply to break into the top four again.

But Eriksen, who says he has packed on the muscle himself, insists Spurs are primed for the fight after a gruelling pre-season schedule put together by Mauricio Pochettino.

Tottenham's Christian Eriksen has made a return to the Champions League places a priority
Eriksen (third right) dressed as Harry Potter for Tottenham's Christmas party during December
Eriksen (third right) dressed as Harry Potter for Tottenham's Christmas party during December

They are well rested as they travel to Watford on New Year's Day after an unusual Christmas break which included just one game since December 18.