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Comeback win over Man United was 'the FIRST time I've had a connection with Chelsea fans', reveals Mauricio Pochettino... as he claims he won't be a populist or act 'like a clown' to win over sceptical supporters

Mauricio Pochettino says he will not kiss the badge or backsides in his bid to win over a Chelsea fanbase still sceptical about his affinity with Tottenham.

Only by winning matches can he force them to forgive and forget that bond he built with their fierce rivals, Pochettino said, adding that Thursday's astonishing comeback against Manchester United was the first time he had felt a connection with Chelsea's supporters at Stamford Bridge.

History was made as it was the latest a team had ever been leading in a Premier League game that they went on to lose.