Harry Kane brace helps Spurs claim derby win over Arsenal

Spurs 2 Arsenal 1: Mauricio Pochettino had his doubters when he was made Tottenham manager and some close to the club feared he might not see the season out after a slow start, but he is gradually winning them over.

An undefeated season against North London rivals Arsenal helps, of course. That and a League Cup final place and spending the chairman’s money wisely.

The Argentine coach, who impressed so much when he was in charge at Espanyol and Southampton, still had it all to prove when he replaced Andre Villas-Boas last summer.