Tottenham should finish above rivals Chelsea this season - Poyet

Gus Poyet has been impressed with Mauricio Pochettino's work at White Hart Lane

 

GUS POYET has predicted Tottenham to finish above their London rivals Chelsea this season.

 

The Blues sit one point above the relegation zone following their ninth defeat of the season against Leicester on Monday night.

And while the champions are struggling to find the sensational form of last season, Tottenham appear to be on the up.

Despite narrowly losing to Newcastle at the weekend, Mauricio Pochettino's side sit fifth in the table, three points behind a Champions League spot.

 

And Poyet believes the Argentine can lead Spurs to a high finish in the table come May. 

"If you asked me that three months ago [who would finish higher] it would be an easy question, it would be Chelsea," Poyet told Omnisport.

"Now it depends more on Tottenham because Tottenham are ahead and they have some points and it depends on whether they drop points or not.

 

Jose Mourinho's Chelsea sit one point above the bottom three

"I think what Mauricio Pochettino is doing is impressive. I'm pleased he is still there and that they are backing him because he shows that he can make a team of young players play great football.

"What he did at Southampton was unique and then when you go to Tottenham the responsibilities are different. You need to do certain things in a different way.

"Last season he had good moments, some players who went to another level like Harry Kane. Now, with their system and the players understanding what he wants, I think we are seeing a Tottenham that is capable of finishing higher."