Perhaps Mauricio Pochettino should have been wary about describing this game as a cup final for his players. Everybody knows Tottenham rarely last long in the cups and defeat at the hands of a more determined Burnley should now bring an end to talk of the title run-in turning into a three-horse race. The Spurs manager admitted as much and is likely to face an FA charge after venting his fury at the referee at the final whistle.
Spurs did not look much like title contenders, unable to convert 70% of possession into clear threats on goal and short of inspiration when tasked with breaking down Burnley’s dogged lines of defence. Harry Kane played and scored but with limited chances the home side finished better and deservedly took the points with goals from Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes.
Written by Paul Wilson at Turf Moor
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/feb/23/burnley-tottenham-premier-league-match-report under the title “Burnley’s Ashley Barnes sinks Spurs then Pochettino confronts referee”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
