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Nicholas: Spurs not playing poorly but Dele Alli annoys me!

Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has slammed Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli for his diving antics.

Spurs claimed a 5-0 victory over Swansea City on the weekend but despite the convincing win, many have criticised midfielder Alli after he won a contentious penalty for Spurs' opening goal by appearing to dive under minimal contact from Kyle Naughton.

Former arsenal star Nicholas was most certainly not left very impressed with Alli's gamesmanship and he has gone on to state that the young midfielder is starting to annoy him recently.

Nicholas wrote in his Sky Sports prediction column ahead of Tottenham's Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow on Wednesday: "It's one these situations again where we talk about momentum.

"It's been a pretty awkward few weeks but I don't think Spurs have been playing poorly.

"They did well in the first half against Chelsea, played well at the Emirates and Harry Kane is scoring goals again which is going to give them belief. There's also a wee bit of a pick-me-up in the contracts getting signed.

"I do think there will be a bit of anger coming through from how poor they've been in the Champions League, especially at Wembley.

"Dele Alli is starting to annoy me with his diving and he clearly believes he's not actually diving when he gets the slightest touch. I can't see anything other than a convincing Tottenham win."

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