Chelsea's Pochettino says Tottenham are title contenders ahead of return

Pochettino made his name as one of the world's leading managers during his five years in charge of Spurs between 2014 and 2019. He led the club to their first Champions League final and four consecutive top-four finishes in the Premier League. However, the Argentine was not able to end Spurs' trophy drought that stretches back to 2008.

Current Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is off to the best start of any new manager in the Premier League after taking 26 from a possible 30 points in his first 10 games. Spurs have not won the English top flight since 1961, but Pochettino said they have to be taken seriously as contenders. "Ange and the coaching staff, they are doing a fantastic job and then of course very good players, very good team," said Pochettino.