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Agence France-Presse

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his side’s 5-0 win over Swansea in the Premier League as a “big victory”.
Two goals from Harry Kane, a stunning volley from Son Heung-min and two late efforts for Christian Eriksen ensured Spurs reacted in the best possible way to defeats by Monaco and leaders Chelsea to remain within seven points of their London rivals.
“I think we fully deserved the result,” said Pochettino. “We dominated and played well. They didn’t shoot and they didn’t create chances.
“It was a very good performance, the complete one. I’m happy and we needed it – a big victory after Chelsea.
“But I don’t believe it was the best performance of the season. Against Manchester City we were better. It’s important to be close to the top.

“I’m pleased with the performance, it was fantastic. Credit to the players.”
Kane now has six goals in five matches since returning from an ankle problem while he also put pen to paper on a new five-and-a-half year contract this week.
“I feel after his injury it was good for him to work with consistency and I think that the last week was important for him to work on his fitness,” said Pochettino.
The Argentine manager was also delighted with the performance of Dele Alli who was involved in four goals but also in a controversial moment as he went down easily following a challenge by Kyle Naughton for the 39th-minute penalty opener that Kane converted.
“I’m happy with him [Alli] – he has recovered the feeling of last season,” said Pochettino.

Mauricio: "We were excellent, I'm very happy with the performance and we fully deserved the result." #COYS pic.twitter.com/DqotFPfVHG
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“He’s young and needs to find his best and be consistent – that’s the challenge for him. But I did not see the incident for the penalty, it was too difficult to see.
“After 5-0 and 23 or 24 shots and zero from Swansea it is not important to talk about the penalty. We can’t focus on that, it is a waste of time.
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“In the second half we were much better. We need to prepare for the next game against CSKA but it is important to get the three points to be closer to the top.”
His Swansea counterpart Bob Bradley was upset by referee Jon Moss’ call.
“I think it was the wrong decision – the referee wasn’t in a very good position,” he said.
“It was a game changer. If you add on Son’s strike a few minutes later the task becomes so much greater.”

This was a disappointing showing by Swansea following an impressive 5-4 win over Crystal Palace last week and Bradley is in no doubt at the size of his task with the South Wales side in the bottom three.
“We were second best too often,” he said. “When they pressed us we weren’t able to play the first pass out of pressure.
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“We knew it would be hard to take points and we have to focus on an important run of games between now and next year.
“Today is a big concern. I think the starting point was Tottenham, physically, got to every ball faster. “On a day like today it feels like we have a long, long way to go. There have been other days where I think there have been promising signs. We have work to do.”

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Mauricio Pochettino revels in 'complete' Tottenham performance as Harry Kane fires

Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on as his side delivers a complete performance against Swansea. Photo: AFP

Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (2L) vies with Swansea City's Dutch midfielder Leroy Fer and Swansea City's Spanish defender Jordi Amat during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City at White Hart Lane in London, on December 3, 2016. Tottenham won the match 5-0. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane (L) celebrates with Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min after shooting from the penalty spot to score his team's first goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Swansea City at White Hart Lane in London, on December 3, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. /

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The striker scores twice as the Spurs coast to a 5-0 win over Swansea in the Premier League to stay in touch with the leaders


Mauricio Pochettino revels in 'complete' Tottenham performance as Harry Kane fires

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The striker scores twice as the Spurs coast to a 5-0 win over Swansea in the Premier League to stay in touch with the leaders