When Tottenham’s gang of nine finally succumbed with 12 minutes of regular time remaining here last night, Mauricio Pochettino turned and clapped his hands like he was acknowledging a well-executed ten yard pass on the training field.
He was rarely one for exuberant celebrations when he was Tottenham manager. Equally, he hasn’t had much opportunity since he arrived at Chelsea. Maybe he is simply out of practice.
There was still a VAR check to come. Of course there was. How many did we have here on this frenzied night at this stunningly atmospheric football stadium in north London?