Spurs showing stomach for the fight, says Poch

Gritty Palace win buoys boss in Blues title tussle

LONDON - Mauricio Pochettino sees Tottenham's gritty 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Wednesday as a sign his club is ready to pounce if Chelsea stumbles in the title race.

Pochettino's side closed the gap on leader Chelsea to four points with five games remaining after Christian Eriksen's late strike clinched a victory that looked unlikely for long periods at Selhurst Park.