Antonio Conte has admitted it will be 'much more difficult' for Spurs to finish in the top four this season because Newcastle United are a 'competitor' with a 'strong team'.
Spurs are currently four points clear of Newcastle in fourth place, but Conte's side have played two more games than the Magpies. Spurs also still have to go to St James' Park next month having lost the reverse fixture in the capital earlier this season.
Although Newcastle only returned to winning ways last week, following a 2-1 victory against Wolves, Spurs have not exactly taken full advantage; Conte's side have won five of their last nine games but also suffered four defeats in that time. With sixth-placed Liverpool also in the mix, Conte knows Spurs face a fight to qualify for the Champions League.
