Pochettino's passion shifts view on Chelsea title debate

A face-to-face with Mauricio Pochettino convinced one reporter that Chelsea's 2017 title should be stripped.

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What happened. A journalist sat across from Mauricio Pochettino, who argued Chelsea should be stripped of the 2017 Premier League title, which would hand it to his old Tottenham side. The reporter says Pochettino's clarity and passion changed their mind on the issue.

• Pochettino made his case in plain football terms at a hotel meeting with reporters.
• The writer says a directly affected manager is more persuasive than suits and lawyers.
• The piece praises Pochettino as a big character the game needs.

“Mauricio Pochettino is such a passionate man.”

— Mirror Football writer

The column argues Pochettino's personal stake makes him a more compelling voice than executives on the title question.

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