Top four still beckons, says Pochettino

– Mauricio Pochettino insists he isn’t concerned about Tottenham missing out on a top four finish in the Premier League despite their damaging 1-1 draw against West Ham.

Pochettino’s side had to settle for a point in Thursday’s London derby at Wembley after missing a host of chances as they failed to turn their domination into goals.

Tottenham needed a superb long-range strike from South Korea’s Son Heung-Min (right) with just six minutes remaining to avoid defeat after Pedro Obiang’s stunning 30-yard blast had given West Ham a shock second-half lead.

The north Londoners are now three points behind fourth-placed

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Liverpool in the race to qualify for the Champions League via a top four finish.

Pochettino was adamant Tottenham were unlucky after West Ham sat back so deep that Obiang’s 70th-minute goal was their first shot of the entire match.

But he conceded Tottenham must improve their finishing after England striker Harry Kane couldn’t convert several chances on a rare off-night.

“I’m very pleased with the effort but very unhappy with the result,” Pochettino said.

“We deserved to win but football is like that.

“To play and run like that after two games in 48 hours deserves credit.” –