Mauricio Pochettino says playing at Wembley is hurting Tottenham’s Premier League title chances as their opponents are doubly motivated to perform at the national stadium.
PochettinoStuttering Spurs — who have slipped out of the title reckoning — play Stoke at their temporary home on Saturday before hosting Brighton next Wednesday and they cannot afford to lose further ground in the race for the top four.
But Pochettino’s men have proven to be vulnerable at Wembley this season — taking only 12 points from a possible 21 there in the Premier League, a record that has included draws with Burnley, Swansea and West Brom.
“To play again in your home always is much better than to play how we are playing now,” Pochettino said. “It is so important how the opponent sees Wembley — that it is fantastic to play at Wembley.
“It is not to blame Wembley or an excuse. But when opponents come to Wembley to play it is a historic day.
Wembley denting Spurs chances, says Pochettino
