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Tottenham boss Pochettino happy with Crystal Palace win 'in world best stadium'

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino was proud of an exciting night after victory over Crystal Palace.

Heung-min Son and Christian Eriksen struck as Spurs opened their £1bn stadium with a 2-0 win.

Pochettino said, "It's a special moment, a special night. I feel and believe it is the best stadium in the world.

"We knew the game was going to be difficult and tough. You don't know how we're going to react but, playing the way we played in the first half, we were going to score.

"I'm pleased for [chairman] Daniel Levy because of this fantastic project and I dedicate that victory to him.

"The emotion was amazing from the beginning. To win was so important to us. Today we touched the glory. Now we need to touch the glory of lifting trophies. Now is the start of a chapter. We close one chapter and open another chapter and bring victory to our fans."

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