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Tottenham's first half at Liverpool not enough for title - Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has said his side are not good enough to challenge for the title based on their first-half performance at Anfield.

Two goals in as many minutes from Sadio Mane secured a 2-0 win for Liverpool -- their first in the Premier League in 2017 -- as Tottenham lost for the first time in the top flight since Dec. 11.

Spurs remain second following the loss, nine points off leaders Chelsea, who play at Burnley on Sunday, and one ahead of fourth-placed Liverpool.

"I think they were better and fully deserved [to win],'' Pochettino said.