Tottenham Hotspur defeated Watford 1-0 at White Hart Lane on Saturday.
Spurs remained in second position on the Premier League table with a dominant performance in North London which could have yielded many more goals if it weren't for aomse squandered chances and some fine saves from Heurelho Gomes.
Nevertheless, Mauricio Pochettino's men got the job done thanks to Kieran Trippier's first goal for the club which came on 64 minutes when he was found at the back post by Dele Alli for a simple tap-in.
The triumph kept Spurs within five points of league leaders Leicester City as Quique Sanchez Flores' Hornets stayed 10th.
MATCH OVERVIEW
Tottenham Hotspur: 1 (Kieran Trippier 64')
Watford: 0
White Hart Lane, London - 35,997
TALKING POINTS
- Spurs continue on their merry way. Are they one of the main dangers to Leicester in the chase for the title?
- Some mixed form for Watford of late. It appears a mid-table finish is in order unless they can string together some wins.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Spurs head to fourth-placed Man City on Sunday in what promises to be a top quality contest as Watford prepare to make another trip across London, this time to Crystal Palace.
TWITTER INSIGHT
Before today's game. Great victory today, But what an atmosphere at the Lane. Absolutely loved it #Coyspic.twitter.com/rdThzsbHrZ
— Alderweireld Toby (@AlderweireldTob) February 6, 2016
Yesss! What a win! Delighted for @trippier2 ! Fans unreal #OnToTheNextOne#COYSpic.twitter.com/xISWKf2gox
— Ben Davies (@Ben_Davies33) February 6, 2016
GOMES: "They made it difficult for us" - #watfordfc keeper on today's Spurs defeat: https://t.co/McmjWfzzIKpic.twitter.com/4vsoHbzUXS
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) February 6, 2016
QUOTES CORNER
Tottenham's Pochettino on his side's belief:
"You can see in their eyes, the feeling, the energy, that they believe.
"In football belief is the most important word. If we believe, anything can happen. I believe in my squad and they believe too in the way we play. This synergy is very important for the future."
Watfordboss Flores on the difficulty of the game:
"For us it was really difficult to stop the attacks of Tottenham.
"They had the ball from the beginning, played really well and used the space amazingly.
"When we tried to defend the middle of the pitch they went out wide. When we tried to block the sides they played in the middle."
