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Tottenham the opposite of a defensive team, says Lloris

Tottenham's victory over Manchester City showed the all-round strength of Mauricio Pochettino's side, says Hugo Lloris.

Hugo Lloris hopes Tottenham's victory over Manchester City will help to prove they are not a defensive-minded team.

Spurs handed Pep Guardiola his first defeat since taking over at the Etihad Stadium with a deserved 2-0 win at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Tottenham scored twice in the first half through Aleksandar Kolarov's own goal and a Dele Alli strike, holding on for victory after the break despite Erik Lamela having a penalty saved by Claudio Bravo.

Lloris thinks the win displayed Spurs' qualities at both ends of the pitch, as they kept a clean sheet after having the joint-best defensive record in the top-flight last season.