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Winning the Premier League is the truest test not the FA Cup, Mauricio Pochettino says ahead of Tottenham's quarter-final against Swansea

The FA Cup is not what will define Tottenham Hotspur as winners — only the Premier League will.

That is the message from manager Mauricio Pochettino as his team travels to Swansea in the quarter-finals on Saturday, aiming to take another step towards securing his first silverware with Spurs.

Despite that, Pochettino feels luck can play a significant part in winning cup competitions and has told his players they should see the Premier League as the real measuring stick.

Mauricio Pochettino says only winning the Premier League will define Tottenham as winners
Mauricio Pochettino says only winning the Premier League will define Tottenham as winners

'The Premier League or La Liga or the Bundesliga or the Calcio (Serie A), not only you need luck — you need to deserve to win this type of title,' Pochettino said.