Mauricio Pochettino hailed Arsenal boss Unai Emery after Tottenham were drawn against their north-London rivals in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. A double from Son Heung-min and a late effort from Fernando Llorente secured Tottenham's passage to the last eight on Wednesday, as they saw off West Ham at London Stadium. Tottenham's reward is a trip to Emirates Stadium in the week commencing December 17, and Pochettino, who faced Emery during his days as Espanyol boss, did not hold back in praising the Gunners manager despite the bitter rivalry between the two clubs. "I have great respect for him and his coaching staff," Pochettino, whose side will also take on Arsenal in the league on...
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