Moussa Sissoko: Tottenham's strength in depth will be key to battle at top of the Premier League table

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Sam Long20 December 2016

Moussa Sissoko believes the strength of Tottenham's squad will be key to securing a top-four finish in the Premier League this season.

Spurs currently occupy fifth place in the table, having collected 33 points from their 17 games, and are just one point outside of the Champions League places.

The north Londoners are four points better off than they were at this stage last season but face a battle to secure a second successive spot in Europe's primary competition.

Sissoko endured a slow start to his career at White Hart Lane but has impressed courtesy of several substitute appearances and is adamant those who are not in the starting line up have a big part to play for Mauricio Pochettino's side.

“We are a big squad, a strong squad, so the manager can play with different formations," Sissoko told Tottenham's official website.

"The team can play well with whichever shape. The subs that came on [in Sunday's victory over Burnley] also tried to make a difference and that’s good because if you want to finish high up the table at the end of the season you need a big squad and everyone to be focused.

"I was on the bench but the manager wants every player who comes on to try to help the team and that’s what I tried to do with the assist so it’s perfect in the end," he added.

But the north Londoners are set to benefit from a 10-day break before travelling to Southampton on December 28 and Sissoko is aiming to return with the bit between his teeth.

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"We won the game, that’s good just before Christmas and it’s a good present for the fans.

"Now we have some days without a match but we’ll come back fit and strong to hopefully win the game at Southampton on December 28,” the France international insisted.

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