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After a difficult start to Pochettino’s reign, back-to-back victories over Fulham and Burnley was followed by an impressive performance, even though they blew a two-goal lead, in a 2-2 draw against Arsenal last weekend. The Argentine said on Friday that Christopher Nkunku is nearing a comeback from the knee injury that has prevented the £52 million signing from making a competitive appearance yet for his new club.
Marc Cucurella should have done much better with a tame effort straight at Mark Flekken after being picked out by the impressive Cole Palmer. Mbuemo hung up a cross to the back post and Pinnock took advantage of ball-watching by Madueke to power home a header at Sanchez’s near post.