Oct 2, 2016 at 2.15pm UK at ​White Hart Lane
SpursTottenham Hotspur
2-0
Man CityManchester City
Kolarov (9' og.), Alli (37')
Wanyama (30'), Rose (42')
FT(HT: 2-0)

Otamendi (20'), Sterling (56')

Mauricio Pochettino: Son Heung-min, Erik Lamela argument 'no big issue'

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on on September 14, 2016
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Mauricio Pochettino claims that the minor argument between two of his stars over who would take a penalty kick shows that he has a team of "brave" players.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that is is not concerned by the minor spat between Son Heung-min and Erik Lamela during his side's victory over Manchester City at the weekend.

The duo argued over who would take a second-half penalty awarded to the hosts - a debate eventually won by Lamela, only for his poor attempt from the spot to be kept out by City keeper Claudio Bravo.

In the end the miss did not prove costly, as Spurs comfortably held on to their 2-0 lead to maintain their unbeaten record in the Premier League and move to within just one point of their opponents at the top.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Pochettino said: "It happens in all teams. Everyone can miss a penalty. We will analyse, but it is not a big issue. Lamela, Sonny, [Christian] Eriksen. At the moment, it's who feels better to shoot. Two players wanted to shoot. That's always better than nobody wanting the ball.

"They decided to be brave. Maybe the next one if Son is on, and Lamela too, maybe he says 'now you give me the ball.' The only one who shoots can miss the penalty. If Sonny missed, not Lamela, we talk in the same way. There's no issue. When we prepared for the game, two, three, four players can take [penalties].

"[Harry] Kane is the first and then we pick a two, a three. But different things can happen on the pitch and the players can say 'I'm confident' and then discuss. They are allowed to discuss and then take the decision. It's difficult from the touchline because they're fighting and I cannot run to the middle of the pitch and say 'no you.'"

Spurs return to action a week on Saturday with a trip to face West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.

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