Spurs avoid slip-up in Cyprus as Lamela helps fell Limassol

Tottenham come from behind to win in Europa League qualifier against Cypriot minnows

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AEL Limassol 1-2 Tottenham. As banana skins go, it was a big one, but Mauricio Pochettino managed to keep his balance – just – in his second competitive match as Tottenham manager.

The 42-year-old Argentine, Tottenham's fourth manager in two years, has a heavy weight of expectation on his shoulders after arriving in the summer from Southampton. With Arsenal back winning things after a nine-year hiatus, the Tottenham faithful are desperate to break their silverware drought that stretches back to their League Cup success of 2007-08.

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