Tottenham new stadium: Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs’ new ground is ‘best in the world’ and ‘must play in the Champions League’

Tottenham new stadium: Mauricio Pochettino says Spurs’ new ground is ‘best in the world’ and ‘must play in the Champions League’
Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium needs Champions League football.Spurs will finally play their first competitive matchin their new home after nearly two seasons of waiting.2

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham needs Champions League football next season

They face Crystal Palace on Wednesday at the 1billion arena, with an official opening ceremony to take place ahead of the big kick-off.It was only a matter of weeks ago that Pochettinos side were involved in a three-way race for the Premier League title.However, just one win in their previous six matches has seen Spurs slip back, and they are now are in danger of dropping out of top four altogether if their form does not improve.2

Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium officially opens on Wednesday

Failing to finish in the top four would deny Tottenham Champions League football for 2019/20 – their first full season at the new stadium“The best stadium in the world must play in the Champions League,” Pochettino said ahead of Palace’s visit to north London.“It will be a shame not to be in the next Champions League. We are going to fight. I have no doubt we will be the Champions League next season.“We have seven games left, five here, and that has to give us a boost.”

LIVE ON talkSPORT

talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...

• Middlesbrough vs Bristol City (Tuesday, 7:45pm) –talkSPORT 2
• Accrington Stanley vs Sunderland (Wednesday 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
• Southampton vs Liverpool (Friday, 8pm) – talkSPORT
• Norwich vs QPR (Saturday, 12:30pm) – talkSPORT 2
• Huddersfield vs Leicester (Saturday, 3pm) – talkSPORT 2
• Manchester City vs Brighton (Saturday, 5:30pm) – talkSPORT
• Coventry vs Bristol Rovers (Sunday, 3pm) – talkSPORT 2
• Watford vs Wolves (Sunday, 4pm) – talkSPORT

The Tottenham boss could not contain his excitement about the prospect of Spurs finally returning home after their stay at Wembley was extended by six months due to multiple construction delays.“I think it is going to be very special, he added. “The new stadium is a reality. It’s an exciting moment in the history of the club. Everyone is going to realise the magnitude of the project.“It is amazing, an exciting moment and a special moment for (chairman) Daniel Levy. He started the idea and delivered the project.

---

Manchester City 7-0 Schalke (10-2 agg): Pep Guardiola's side batter German opponents to ease into Champions League quarter-finals. Schalke played like a side lacking confidence. 5.
~ Manchester City 7-0 Schalke (10-2 agg): Pep Guardiola's

---

Next Post Next post: Everton news: Nikola Vlasic blasts Sam Allardyce's 'awful' football, says Toffees want to be 'the new Tottenham' Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
Something bewitching in the murk: Argentina v Hungary World

---

An arrest warrant has been issued for Sheffield Wednesday's Fernando Forestieri after he failed to attend court. The 28-year-old striker was due to appear at Mansfield Magistrates' Court earlier
Arrest warrant issued for Sheffield Wednesday striker

---

JOSE MOURINHO could be set for a return to the dug-out as the new boss of Bayern Munich, according to reports. The former Manchester United manager is allegedly being considered as a replacement
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho - goal.com

---

Ahead of its official opening on April 3, Tottenham Hotspur's brand new 62,000-seat stadium opened its doors on Sunday as it hosted the first of two test events. Spurs U-18, which includes
Tottenham's new stadium to finally host first Premier League

---

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has proposed a Premier League All-Star game, similar to the annual NBA offering. Every year NBA's best players are drafted into two opposing teams based on
Premier League: Who would line up in an All-Star North v

---

The 18-year-old Max Aarons has impressed for Norwich City since making his debut in August. Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Spurs planning £15m bid for Norwich City starlet Max Aarons.
~ Tottenham Hotspur transfer news: Spurs planning £15m bid

---

Manchester United transfer news: Jose Mourinho's side take Colombian wonderkid Wilson Tilve on week-long trial PAUL ME CLOSER Pogba transfer to Real 'practically done' as Man Utd ace 'agrees
Man City set to beat Inter Milan to Lucien Agoume signing

---

Thierry Henry: Monaco boss' awful record laid bare as Arsenal

---

'Harry Kane can break Wayne Rooney's England goalscoring record', says Arsenal legend Ray Parlour The Tottenham striker netted his 20th goal for the Three Lions in the win against Croatia
Arsenal legend: Kane will beat Rooney's England record

---

A distraught Liverpool fan was reduced to tears live on talkSPORT after seeing his team miss out on the Premier League title. Liverpool ended their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Wolves, but that wasn't enough to get their hands on their early highest flight trophy for 29 years, as Manchester City were crowned champions again.
Premier League Wrap: Manchester City put pressure back on

---

Manchester United transfer news RECAP Jesse Lingard receives 'contract offer' plus Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire latest. Latest Man Utd news and transfer gossip as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues
Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Paul Pogba 'asks

---

Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lost his 'golden touch' and faces a big challenge to pick up his team for this week's Manchester derby. That's according to Sam Allardyce, who
Manchester United news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lost his

---

Marcos Alonso calls on Chelsea team-mates to be 'motivated' by Arsenal defeat in hunt for a top four finish. Arsenal reduced the gap to Chelsea in fourth to three points on Saturday
Chelsea need long-term fix in this position: They can improve

---