Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham almost paid the price for becoming complacent against Leicester Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham almost paid the price for becoming complacent against Leicester

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham were in danger of paying the price for complacency in their 2-1 victory at Leicester City.

Spurs scored after just a minute through Harry Kane’s 13th goal of the season but bottom of the table Leicester showed plenty of fight to grab an equaliser through Leonardo Ulloa.

But once again Christian Eriksen grabbed the winner for Spurs and Pochettino, praising Leicester’s performance, admitted there are no easy games in the Premier League

“We started very well and after scoring early maybe we thought we’d have an easy game but in the Premier League you never have an easy game,” he told Sky Sports.

Tottenham players celebrate Christian Eriksen's winner

“They played very well and towards the end of the first half and in to the second half it was a very open game. I think Leicester played very well.

“I’m happy for the result. The three points are very important for us.”

Spurs win at Leicester was their fifth away success of the season, moving them to within two points of the Champions League positions.

But the Argentine boss warned his side against any future lapses in concentration after the Foxes spirited display.

“In the Premier League it’s impossible to be relaxed,” he added.

“The level in our league is high and Leicester deserved more. They put in a very good performance and it doesn’t reflect their position in the table.

“I recognise this and am very happy with the three points.”