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Mauricio Pochettino defends Serge Aurier, warns him to be careful after red

LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino refused to blame Serge Aurier for his sending off in Tottenham's 3-2 win at West Ham but says the defender knows he needs to be more careful in the Premier League.

Aurier was shown a second yellow card 20 minutes from time for a rash tackle from behind on Andy Carroll, shortly after being booked for push on the Hammers' striker. Spurs were leading 3-1 at the time and the hosts took advantage of the extra man, scoring again to set up a tense finish at the London Stadium.

"I cannot blame him.