The day Cristiano Ronaldo almost joined Messi at FC Barcelona

Nearly team mates: Ronaldo and Messi

As if Barcelona’s ‘Holy Trinity’ of Messi, Suarez and Neymar wasn’t scary enough, Cristiano Ronaldo has also claimed he would have loved the chance of playing with Leo Messi.

Premier League: Everton complete £10m Lookman signing

Everton have completed the signing of Ademola Lookman on a four-and-a-half year deal from Charlton Athletic, the club have confirmed.

Tottenham fan view: Spurs under the radar? Not anymore

Sadly for the Argentine coach, he’ll have a hard time underplaying this victory or tempering the joy and, now, expectations of the home support. That’s not a performance that inspires restraint.

Chelsea were the runaway juggernaut, unable to be stopped, hurtling toward inevitable Premier League glory. But, just like Guardiola’s Man City were dislodged from their unshakable groove back in early-October, Pochettino found a method of toppling the giant.