May 11th 2024.
Tottenham Hotspur, led by manager Ange Postecoglou, are gearing up to face Manchester City in a crucial match on Tuesday. Despite the fact that a win for Spurs could potentially hand their rivals, Arsenal, the Premier League title, Postecoglou remains determined to give it their all against Pep Guardiola's side.
Currently, Manchester City are just two wins away from securing a record fourth successive Premier League title. They recently defeated Fulham 4-0, propelling them above Arsenal at the top of the table. However, the Gunners still have a chance to reclaim the top spot if they defeat Manchester United on Sunday. The title is still in City's hands as they have a game in hand against Tottenham before the final day of the season.
The upcoming match against Man City has left Spurs fans with mixed emotions. On one hand, a win would keep their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League alive. On the other hand, it would give their rivals Arsenal a major boost in the title race. If City were to drop points and Arsenal win their remaining games, it's highly likely that Arsenal will lift the Premier League trophy due to their superior goal difference.
Despite the circumstances, Postecoglou remains focused on the task at hand. He stated, "We've still got six points to play for, that's the key thing for us. We've got a big game on Tuesday night against Man City, that'll be a great test for us. Then we've got Sheffield United away so let's see where we can get to and where we end up playing our football."
When asked if he believes Spurs have what it takes to defeat the reigning Premier League champions, Postecoglou confidently replied, "I think we've got what it takes to make a game of it and play our football and see where it takes us. They're an outstanding team. Them and Arsenal are the benchmark in the Premier League right now, they're 20-odd points ahead of us so we've got some ground to make up. But it's at our place, it's 95 minutes of football and we're going to have a crack."
It's been an impressive first season in the Premier League for Postecoglou and his Spurs side, although four consecutive defeats prior to their recent win against Burnley may have jeopardized their chances of qualifying for the Champions League. However, Postecoglou remains optimistic and is determined to finish the season strong.
Tottenham are currently four points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa with just two games remaining against Man City and relegated Sheffield United. In comparison, Villa face tough opponents in Liverpool on Monday and Crystal Palace on the final day.
Postecoglou acknowledged that this season was always going to be about building for the future. He stated, "For us, this was always going to be a year of building and it was unlikely that we would get through it unscathed with injuries. We've stayed competitive in the league and always tried to play our football. We've got two games to go and we want to finish strong."
When asked about his hopes of making the top four, the Australian manager replied, "It's about being the best we can be. Regardless of where we finish, it's important that we strengthen in the off-season. I know the players who have been through this year will come back stronger."
In their recent match against Burnley, Tottenham trailed after Jacob Bruun Larsen's first-half goal. However, they managed to equalize through Pedro Porro and secured a late winner from Micky van de Ven to send Burnley down. Postecoglou praised the impact of the young Dutch defender, stating, "He's not a bad player, is he? He's outstanding and that's the exciting thing for me - it's his first year in Premier League football. The same goes for Destiny Udogie, Pape Sarr, and Guglielmo Vicario. We have so much growth in this team and Micky is at the forefront of that."
He added, "I can't think of too many players who have made such an impact in their first year of Premier League football. And knowing he only really had one year in the Bundesliga, it's not like he's a seasoned professional. He's had a few injury problems, but when he's played, he's been outstanding."
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