Mauricio Pochettino: Hectic schedule an opportunity to use Spurs squad

Mauricio Pochettino has refused to complain about Tottenham’s “difficult” task of playing two Premier League games in the space of 48 hours.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola launched a fierce attack on the congested festive fixture schedule after his Premier League leaders beat Watford 3-1 on Tuesday night, saying it is “going to kill” the players.

Spurs entertain West Ham tonight after beating Swansea 2-0 on a heavy Liberty Stadium surface on Tuesday night, but Pochettino said ahead of tonight’s derby at Wembley: “It will be difficult for the players, but I am not going to complain.