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'I guessed' - Mourinho dismisses spying allegations after Chelsea defeat

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho laughed off claims from Frank Lampard that he had used his Chelsea contacts to engage in espionage prior to Saturday's London derby.

Mourinho had sprung a surprise the day before his return to Stamford Bridge by reciting the formation and tactics he expected Lampard to use in the clash.

He turned out to be uncannily accurate, although that knowledge did little to help Spurs' chances as they fell to a 2-1 defeat.

Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso hit to put the hosts two ahead, meaning that Antonio Rudiger's late own goal proved only a consolation for Mourinho's men.