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Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham have the same history as Manchester United and Liverpool… they are more popular in London than Arsenal and Chelsea

Tottenham are now the most popular club in London and have a football heritage on par with Manchester United and Liverpool, Mauricio Pochettino has claimed in an interview in France.

Before Pochettino took charge in 2014, Tottenham were better known for perennially finishing just outside the Premier League's top four, but have since strung two credible title challenges together in successive seasons.

Having admitted he would one day love to manage the Argentina national team, the 45-year-old quickly reiterated his commitment to his ongoing project at White Hart Lane.

Tottenham have become the most popular team in London, according to Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham have become the most popular team in London, according to Mauricio Pochettino
The Argentinian says Tottenham have overtaken Chelsea and Arsenal since he took charge
The Argentinian says Tottenham have overtaken Chelsea and Arsenal since he took charge

Thanks to their brand of exciting football, a young squad packed full of English talent, and a new world-class stadium on the horizon, Pochettino believes his side have now overtaken Arsenal and Chelsea to become the capital's most popular side.