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Dimitar Berbatov names the major lesson Tottenham can take from Liverpool this season

Dimitar Berbatov believes Tottenham’s stars are lacking concentration - and as a result, it is costing them in the Premier League.

Spurs’ poor run of form continued last weekend after two second half goals from Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah handed Liverpool a 2-1 win at Anfield.

The Result was the latest set-back for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, who have only picked up only 12 points from their opening 10 league matches.

And Berbatov is tipping his old side to drop more points against Everton this weekend.

“Tottenham were unlucky against Liverpool but the way the Reds came from behind to win underlined the differences between the teams," the former forward told betfair.

“Jurgen Klopp's men didn't panic after Harry Kane's early goal and they didn't give up in pursuit of the win.

“It helps when you have players as talented as Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino but they still chase everything and try to force their opponents into mistakes.

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“That's how the winner came about, with Mane turning so quickly that Serge Aurier conceded the penalty. Mo Salah was never going to miss.

"Spurs surrender leads far too often but they should learn an important lesson from Liverpool: great teams never give up.

“Mauricio Pochettino remains an excellent manager and he has the players to be challenging at the top of the table but they lack concentration.

"Spurs cannot be happy about being 11th in the table and a win at Everton on Sunday would be very important for them.

“But Goodison Park is a horrible ground for away teams because the fans are close to the pitch, always in your face and trying to bully you.

“Everton are in a mess though, languishing just two points off the relegation zone. Every season is supposed to be the one when they kick on but it never happens.

“Both teams desperately need a win but I think the points will be shared.”

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