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5 reasons Tottenham will overcome Middlesbrough

By Rucker Haringey

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images )
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Erik Lamela of Tottenham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the EFL Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham at White Hart Lane on September 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images ) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Manager Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur shouts orders from the touch line during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Manager Mauricio Pochettino of Tottenham Hotspur shouts orders from the touch line during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Tottenham Hotspur FC/Tottenham Hotspur FC via Getty Images) /

1. Mauricio Pochettino demands success

After the club’s 2-1 loss in their Champions League opener against Monaco, Tottenham’s manager unleashed his wrath on his dressing room. That wasn’t that long ago. Plenty of Spurs stars are still smarting over his critical remarks.

That should lead to another spirited effort today. The entire squad knows that Pochettino won’t be afraid to drop anyone if they put in a sub par effort against Middlesbrough. Just ask Christian Eriksen about being dropped due to lack of passion.

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Spurs also already have their eyes on the Premier League table. For all the talk of focusing on their own squad, they know what a hot start Manchester City are off to already. Dropping points at Middlesbrough would only allow Pep Guardiola’s side to put more distance between Tottenham and a Premier League title.

Tottenham’s entire squad serves as an extension of Mauricio Pochettino when they step out onto the pitch. That means they’ll work their socks off to secure three points today.

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