Victor Wanyama thanks fans after Tottenham win

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Kenyan star Victor Wanyama who plays for Tottenham Hotspurs in England could not hide his joy after stopping Chelsea from making Premier League history with a 14th successive win.

The midfielder took it to Instagram to thank his fans for their great support after the vital 2-0 win.

 

Spurs moved up to third place as headers from Dele Alli either side of half-time made the difference to leave Chelsea five points ahead of Liverpool in second place.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino: "It is a massive victory, a very important three points to reduce the gap at the top of the table. It was a very tough game, we were playing one of the best teams in Europe, so the value of the victory is massive.

"It makes us very proud and we showed character and were competitive. It is one step forward for the team and is important to keep going. Football is about belief.

"We have shown we can challenge for the big things. We are in a good position, Chelsea is in a very good position, but we are fighting to get points and to reduce the gap above us."

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte: "I saw a game with a great balance. It is not easy to play against Tottenham. But we played with a good personality to create the chances to score a goal, but we could not take them.

"It is strange for us to concede these goals because we are defending well, and they are in a crucial moment. At the end of the first half and then in the second half after we miss the chances to score, but this can happen.

"We must work hard and be pleased with our position in the table, but know this league is tough until the end for the Champions League, for the title."

Tottenham meet Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Sunday before resuming their league campaign at home to West Brom on Saturday [14/1/17].

Chelsea take on Peterborough in the FA Cup on Sunday before travelling to defending Premier League champions Leicester six days later.