Pochettino praises Alli for reaction to being hit by bottle


  • Football
  • Thursday, 20 Dec 2018

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Quarter-Final - Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - December 19, 2018 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gestures Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said Arsenal should be "grateful" that Dele Alli showed an "amazing reaction" to being struck by a bottle during the 2-0 League Cup victory at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.

The England midfielder was hit on the head by a plastic bottle thrown by a spectator Arsenal said on Thursday they were working with the Metropolitan Police to identify.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Football

Soccer-Celtic chairman Lawwell steps down citing abuse during tricky season
Soccer-FIFA agrees 50% rise in prize money for 2026 World Cup
Another blow for FAM as FIFA hit them with more sanctions
Soccer-Maresca says he is happy at Chelsea after 3-1 win at Cardiff
Soccer-Christensen and Rashford on target as Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Soccer-Garnacho double fires Chelsea past third-tier Cardiff into League Cup semi-finals
Soccer-FIFA launches $60 ticket tier amid criticism of 2026 World Cup pricing
Soccer-PSG and France forward Ousmane Dembele named FIFA men's player of the year
Soccer-Senegal defender Camara ruled out of Nations Cup
Soccer-Dembele named FIFA player of 2025, Bonmati wins women's award for third time

Others Also Read