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Trick or cheat? Pochettino hits back in diving row as Alli and Kane face flak

Football is "so sensitive" when it comes to simulation, according to Tottenham's head coach, who insists he does not condone cheating from his players

Mauricio Pochettino has defended himself against Arsene Wenger in a diving row ahead of the derby between Tottenham and Arsenal, insisting he does not encourage cheating.

The Spurs boss had claimed after his side's draw with Liverpool that football is about attempting to "trick your opponent", with numerous Spurs players - including Dele Alli and Harry Kane - drawing criticism for perceived simulation at Anfield.

Former Tottenham star Gary Lineker hit out at Pochettino's defence of "cheating" on Twitter, while Wenger's response, ahead of Arsenal's trip to Wembley this weekend, was to suggest English players have now mastered the art.