Pochettino: Lamela and Son’s penalty bickering “not a big issue”

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes the bickering between Erik Lamela and Son Heung-min before their penalty is "not a big issue".

Spurs became the first side to beat Pep Guardiola's Manchester City this season with a 2-0 victory at White Hart Lane but there was one damp note on an otherwise glorious afternoon.

Dele Alli and an own goal from Aleksandar Kolarov put Spurs in complete control but it could have been even greater had Lamela dispatched his spot-kick, though the build-up to the penalty is what will be remembered.

Lamela grabbed the ball instantly as he was keen to get in on the scoring but Son tried to take it from him before an argument ensued and the South Korean forward was pulled away, but Pochettino isn't too concerned.

"It happens in all teams," Pochettino said post-match. "Everyone can miss a penalty. We will analyse, it but it is not a big issue."

It was clear why Son wanted the penalty as the forward is one fire having scored once in the Champions League in midweek and having hit four league goals in just three appearances heading into today's game.

Lamela, likewise, wanted to get on the scoresheet because he hasn't scored since the opening day of the season.