Spurs news: VAR controversy, Pochettino has his say, Lloris referee chat, Sterling response

It was an interesting afternoon of football at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Tottenham ensured their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season continued with a hard-fought draw at Manchester City.

But there was more to it that just the result as you will find out below.

All the biggest Tottenham stories are rounded up below for you.

Pochettino on VAR

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has never been a fan of VAR.

Even when it has worked in his team's favour.

Pochettino admitted his concern with the system after Spurs benefited from decisions against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and Manchester City in the Champions League last season.

And Spurs got the rub of the green against City once again on Saturday.

Here's what the Spurs boss had to say this time.

Lloris' referee chat

Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris had a big smile on his face after the VAR decision.

The goalkeeper could not believe what was happening as City had their goal ruled out for a handball.

The Frenchman was seen chatting to referee Michael Oliver about the decision.

Here's what was being said.

Sterling verdict

Raheem Sterling has been on the wrong end of VAR before now.

And against Tottenham too.

It was his goal that was disallowed in the Champions League last season.

But it appears that he, and his teammates took the disappointment in his stride on Saturday.

Spurs tweeted a relieved emoji and a photo of the 'VAR No Goal' photo that is displayed on the big screens in the stadium.

Here's how Sterling reacted.

Match action

While all the talk after the game was about the VAR decision, there was plenty to talk about from the preceding 90 minutes of football on the pitch.

Tottenham were below par against an excellent City side, but came away with a point.

Here's how Alasdair Gold rated the players after the match.

And here are the highlights from the match.