WHITE HART LANE, London — Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino made his way into the post-match press conference area wearing a different top to the sweater-shirt combination he had on earlier.
The thought crossed the mind if jubilant dressing-room celebrations for his side's impressive 2-0 win over Pep Guardiola's Manchester City had required the change of clothing. The more casual training top might have signified a soaking like ex-boss Harry Redknapp received in 2010 after his side beat the same opponents to secure Champions League qualification.
A more likely explanation was presented when he motioned about the heat in the room—after a tense afternoon spent urging and cajoling his team from the sidelines, he probably just needed to freshen up.