With 10 games remaining, Spurs sit nine points behind leaders Liverpool having suffered back-to-back losses.

Spurs lost 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening, four days after being beaten 2-1 at Burnley.

"We made mistakes and lost the game, that is why we are disappointed," Pochettino told BBC Match of the Day.

Tottenham's poor showing against Chelsea saw them fail to get a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes, leaving striker Harry Kane frustrated.

Pochettino's side have challenged for the title in recent seasons but fallen away at crucial moments - a defeat against the Blues in 2016 handed Leicester the title that season.

They will now be looking behind them instead of in front, as fifth-placed Manchester United's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace cut the gap on third-placed Spurs to five points.

Pedro scored with Chelsea only shot on target, while the second came courtesy of Kieran Tripper's own goal.

Pochettino said: "Chelsea had one shot on target and one goal and we didn't shoot - its difficult that way to win and we weren't solid enough. In the small details the result was decided for Chelsea.

"The competition will put us in our place. It's a 10-month competition, not just three or four months. We are disappointed now.

"After Burnley I said it was difficult, and tonight makes it impossible to fight Man City and Liverpool.

"Only they can win the league - we must fight to win games and to be fair."