With questions over his future at Tottenham continuing top the agenda, manager Mauricio Pochettino said yesterday he believes the Londoners are still battling against a negative external perception.

Mauricio Pochettino says this season has seen him endure his “worst feeling” as Tottenham’s manager despite guiding them to their best ever Premier League start.

Mauricio Pochettino has vowed to lead from the front as he tackles his “toughest season” yet as Tottenham manager.

It is understood Pochettino and Bartomeu met at a restaurant in the city.

Tottenham have the Capital One Cup final looming large but that does not mean Mauricio Pochettino will be treating tonight’s Fiorentina match lightly.