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Tottenham captain Lloris denies they struggle in big games

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris insists there is no concern about their big game form.

Despite a decent start to the season that sees them in the top four, Spurs have lost two of their big three games so far this term.

Beaten by Arsenal and Manchester United, and scraping a draw against Chelsea, is not how fans were expecting Antonio Conte's side to perform in big clashes.

He stated after their loss against United on Wednesday to reporters: “It's not everything dark and everything bright, it was in between. I believe that the best team today won, that's the only thing I can say.

“It's too early to analyse because - I know you're going to say after Chelsea, Arsenal and now Manchester United - we have to see also when they come to our stadium how it will be. But yes it's frustrating to lose a tough game.

“I would like to say Arsenal game is on the side because we were all agreed that we missed that game, we were too passive for different reasons.

“Today was not the case, against Chelsea was not the case. You can mention something it's like we struggle a bit in the final third, to bring the ball into the box, to make the last pass, to create big chances during that type of game.

“We could also see Manchester United increasing the level against top sides like Liverpool, like Arsenal.

“We also miss important players that can affect the game, players like (Dejan) Kulusevski, Richarlison. They are offensive players and in that type of game they can create difficulty to the opponent.

“I think we are capable to play better and you have to also give credit to Manchester United's performance as today they were the best team.

“We need to analyse the game and continue the process. It's still a long way and then we have to make sure we get the three points against Newcastle. We have to bounce back straight after a defeat like this."

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