Pochettino riles up Chelsea fans on social media with comments about Tottenham

Chelsea supporters have been left divided on social media following comments made by Mauricio Pochettino heading into the Premier League final weekend.

After suffering an early season slump under the Argentinian, the Blues have enjoyed a resurgence in recent months, and have lost just one of their last 14 Premier League games.

Languishing in 12th in February, Chelsea's excellent run of form of late has left them within touching distance of a fifth-placed finish with just one game remaining.

The club currently sit three points behind a faltering Spurs side in the race to secure Europa League football, whilst having a better goal difference than Ange Postecoglou's side.

Heading into the final game of his maiden season at the club, Pochettino was asked if he would like to see Tottenham lose on Sunday.

'No, not really,' the former Spurs boss replied.

'We need to do our job and, after, see what is going on. I never wish bad things to the opponent.

'Always it’s about us deserving to win and hoping we can take advantage of the situation that gives us the possibility to be in a better place.'

Pochettino's comments incensed a portion of the club's fanbase, with some even calling for him to be sacked in the summer.

One wrote: 'Sack him please. This is an offence.'

Another added: 'Not chels and he never will be.'

A further fan insisted: 'I’ll never support him again , you lot that have let him change your mind should be embarrassed.'

Other Blues supporters diagreed, insisting that Pochettino's comments were benign given his prior association with the north London club.

One wrote: 'Boys he is a former spurs manager who likely has fond memories of his time there, as much as i want him to he's not gonna publicly bash them.'

A second fan agreed: 'He is clearly not a Chelsea fan, but who cares, as long as he wins matches for us, we are okay.'

Chelsea play host to Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on the final day as they search for their highest league finish since Todd Boehly's takeover of the club.

Meanwhile Spurs take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, with the hosts winless since February.