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WATCH: Buzzing Spurs boss Pochettino thumped No2 Perez!

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he gave his No2 Jesus Perez a thump after Dele Alli scored in victory over Arsenal.

Pochettino struck his assistant in a bizarre incident and joked he had been inspired by Anthony Joshua's epic heavyweight battle against Wladimir Klitschko.

"Look how he's red," Pochettino told Tottenham's official website while pointing to a mark behind his colleague's ear.

"After the goal I jumped and 'punch!' It's because yesterday I was watching Joshua and Klitschko!"

"It was a fantastic afternoon. I'm so pleased and happy for the players and for our fans. It was so emotional for everyone."

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