Mauricio Pochettino says it’s all about battle on the pitch

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says last season’s fractious title-decider at Stamford Bridge is forgotten about as the bitter rivals go head to head again today.

It’s a rematch of the tempestuous 2-2 draw six months ago that ended Spurs’ hopes of clinching the title and ensured Leicester would be crowned champions.

Chelsea players openly spoke about stopping Spurs from winning the league and the result was a bad-tempered match that saw 12 yellow cards handed out, including a Premier League record nine for Tottenham, as well as numerous scuffles on the pitch and the touchline.