They think it’s all over: Pochettino admits Spurs’ title hopes dead after Hammer blow
Manuel Lanzini’s strike in 1-0 defeat means Chelsea need six points from remaining four games to be crowned champions
Mauricio Pochettino fears Tottenham have blown their chance of winning the Premier League because they lack the ruthless streak required to succeed under intense pressure.
Pochettino’s side crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat at West Ham on Friday that left their title bid in tatters and put Chelsea within touching distance of being crowned champions.
Rocked by Manuel Lanzini’s second half strike, second-placed Tottenham remain four points behind the leaders and the title race could be over by the time they return to action against Manchester United on May 14.
Chelsea need six points from four games to guarantee top spot and they would reach that target with wins against Middlesbrough on Monday and West Bromwich Albion on Friday.
It is a painful prospect for a Tottenham side that had won their previous nine league games to spark dreams of a first title since 1961.
