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‘Chelsea, Liverpool didn’t help us’ – Mourinho’s joy after sinking Arsenal – The World Game
Jose Mourinho celebrated his first north London derby victory as the Tottenham Hotspur boss roared: “It came from my players’ hearts.”
A 2-1 home success against Arsenal came thanks to goals from Son Heung-min and Toby Alderweireld, the latter heading an 81st-minute winner.
Spurs boss Mourinho was thrilled his team came out on top, having been in action as recently as Friday (AEST) when they drew at Bournemouth, two days after Arsenal had played against Leicester City.
“[We had] great spirit,” Mourinho told Sky Sports.
“It was really hot, I think, during the game. Nobody thought about it, even myself I didn’t, but Arsenal had 48 hours more than us to rest so it was hard.
“But I think it came from their hearts, this effort, this battle, and even in the last minutes of the game after 2-1
