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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino wary of Burnley threat

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has warned his side to expect a tough test when they face Burnley at Turf Moor in the first of Sunday's Sky Live clashes.

Spurs retain ambitions of securing a Champions League place next season having won three of their last four league games.

In contrast, Burnley are battling for their Premier League survival but they could move out of the relegation places if they win and other results go their way over the weekend.

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Tottenham's Ryan Mason discusses becoming a regular feature in Mauricio Pochettino's side.

"Sometimes it is difficult to play a team that is playing for nothing in the middle of the table but this will be a tough game as Burnley are fighting to stay in the Premier League,” said Pochettino.

"It will be a very difficult pitch but we need to get the three points.

"They play in a very clear way, so we don't expect them to change the way that they play.

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"They are well organised, strong, run a lot, make a lot of effort and have a very clear idea of the way that they play under their philosophy.

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"It is not easy for them to stay in the Premier League, but they have to give their all and fight in every game.

"They know they have the possibility to stay, so we need to go and give the best to try to win the three points."

Burnley v Tottenham is the opening match on Super Sunday. Coverage begins at 12:30pm on Sky Sports 1 HD, followed by Sunderland v Newcastle on the same channel.

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