Tottenham have "improved a lot" since last season's failed title bid when they "fought against everyone", says boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Leicester were crowned champions when Spurs drew 2-2 at Chelsea in an ill-tempered match last May.
Spurs are once again in the position of chasing the Premier League leaders and are four points behind Chelsea after beating Bournemouth 4-0 on Saturday.
"That was a very bad period at the end of last season," said Pochettino.
"We expended a lot of energy fighting against Leicester, against Chelsea, against the media.
"We fought against everyone.