Dele Alli says Tottenham Hotspur stuck to game-plan in Chelsea win

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Mauricio Pochettino’s men ended Chelsea’s 13-match winning streak at White Hart Lane on Wednesday evening.

Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli says his team stuck to the gameplan, as Mauricio Pochettino’s men beat Chelsea 2-0 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday evening.

The Spurs man told SkySports after the game, The Lily Whites now want to go under the radar in another potential title charge, having cut their opponents lead at the summit to seven points.

Tottenham’s Dele Alli scores their first goal

A third brace in as many games for the 20 year-old led Tottenham to victory, ending The Blues’ 13-match winning streak – denying Antonio Conte’s side a league record.

Alli has scored seven times in less than four games in recent weeks. His form has seen Spurs enjoy a happy festive period taking a maximum nine points, but the midfielder wants his side to remain in the shadows of the title race.

He told SkySports: “We knew had big the game was, not just for the us but for the fans as well. It was important that we got the win and we stuck to the gameplan.”

“We fought from the first whistle to the last and it was a well deserved win.”

Following defeat at Old Trafford versus Manchester United last month, Mauricio Pochettino’s men have now won the last five games on the bounce, with the form of Dele Alli coinciding with Spurs’ hot streak of late.

Tottenham’s Dele Alli celebrates scoring their third goal

Having netted just three times in the opening 16 games of the campaign, the former MK Dons star has elevated Spurs into third spot above both Manchester City and Arsenal, with chief creator Christian Eriksen pulling the strings.

Alli followed up a goal at home to Burnley with another two away to Southampton last Wednesday, adding a further brace at Watford on New Years Day.

Taking his league tally into double figures versus Chelsea, the Spurs man now wants his side to mount another challenge for the top, but is keen to remain under the radar.

Tottenham’s Dele Alli celebrates scoring their second goal

“Obviously it’s a big statement for us”, Alli said. We’re happy to stay under the radar and take each game as it comes, just like we did last season.”

“We’re just gonna focus on the next game now, look at the positives. We’re gonna enjoy this win, but it’s important we recover and get ready for the next game now.”