Postecoglou Takes Aim at Man United’s Top-Four Hopes
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou took a subtle jab at Manchester United’s chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
Spurs Inch Closer to Top Four
Postecoglou’s men secured a hard-fought victory against Luton Town, moving them within three points of fourth-placed Aston Villa. Villa, however, has played one more game and faces a daunting challenge against Manchester City next.
The Spurs Boss have been highly impressive in the Premier league this season despite losing Harry Kane to the Bundesliga. This haven’t gone unnoticed as INEOS have their sights on him should Erik Ten Hag fail to retain his job as Man utd manager as reported by Sports Buddy.
Doubts Remain Despite Strong Position
Despite their current position, Tottenham’s inconsistent form throughout the season has raised questions about their ability to secure a Champions League spot.
Postecoglou Shrugs Off United Comparison
When a reporter highlighted that Manchester United, currently in sixth, are only eight points behind Spurs, Postecoglou cleverly redirected the focus.
He pointed out that his team is also just eight points behind Manchester City, currently in third place. This witty response implies that both United and Spurs are equally far from securing a top-four finish.
After the reporter talked about the proximity of Erik ten Hag’s side, the Australian replied: “Can you see us challenging Manchester City. No? Well they’re only eight points ahead of us. If there’s eight points [gap], you either think we can catch Man City who are eight points ahead of us, or you think Man United can catch us.
“What’s important for me is that we want to finish the season strong and keep building on the foundation of being a team that hopefully in 12 months’ time people are looking at us differently and talking about us differently.”
Long-Term Vision for Spurs
Postecoglou emphasized his focus on building a strong foundation for Tottenham’s future. He aspires to see his team challenging for the top positions in the coming seasons and commanding a different kind of discussion from pundits.
