"They were better than us: - Mourinho admit the best team lost to Spurs
Southampton continued their impressive run in the FA Cup but were shattered by two late goals from Moura and Son to deny them qualification.
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Jose Mourinho says the best team lost at the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium on Wednesday night in the FA Cup.
Southampton produced a magnificent result and had 18 minutes to keep the scores in their favor but were veiled by two goals from Moura and Son to sail the home team through to the fifth round of the competition after Danny Ings put the visitors ahead in the second half.
Jack Stephens scored an own goal in the 12-minute of the game before Shane Long levelled the scores in the 37-minute.
"We were in real, real trouble to build a team, lots of fatigue after the match against Manchester City... if you forget these important items and you analyse in a simple pragmatic way, the best team lost.
"They were better than us, they were faster than us, they were stronger physically than us. They press, they had intensity, they had chances.
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"They were the best team, but I cannot forget all the other circumstances, and my players, they were phenomenal. The way they react was fantastic. They showed incredible heart and had a great connection with the crowd.
"They gave absolutely everything. I think the best team lost, but we deserved to win."
Spurs will play Norwich in the fifth round of the competition on 2 nd March.
