Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has opened up following his side’s 1-0 Premier League win over Manchester United on Sunday night.
The north London giants secured all three points on home soil, with James Maddison scoring the only goal of the game in the 13th minute.
Tottenham have struggled this season, with their patchy form seeing them fall into the bottom half of the table.
But there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for Postecoglou’s side, who have now secured just their second Premier League victory of 2025.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has opened up following his side’s 1-0 Premier League win over Manchester United on Sunday night
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The Australian, speaking after his win, pulled no punches when it comes to his critics.
“Everyone likes an impeding car crash,” he told Sky Sports.
“I am sure we had a lot of people willing that scenario on. I know how hard these players have worked.
“Our training was better and I was confident that we would put in a good shift.
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“The focus is still on trying to win games. In the background we are doing it our own way. We are looking into ways we can do things better, but were not going to be the only ones.
“There will be a few that come to my world in the next period and people will see it’s not just a reflection of people involved, but the circumstances you have been dealt with.
“We have had a few players who have not got injured at all.”
On whether there’s light at the end of the tunnel, he added: “Who knows? We feel, and I certainly feel there’s a massive opportunity in the back half of the year.”
Meanwhile, Maddison also spoke out.
The Tottenham star scored the only goal of the game just days after being criticised by Roy Keane.
And Maddison was pleased to score, having shrugged off ‘outside noise’.
“It’s always difficult being out injured. You miss one game or 10, you are always champing at the bit to get back. I went into the game today knowing I can be the difference,” he said.
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Tottenham beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday with James Maddison scoring the only goal of the game
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“I’m really proud of the boys, obviously it has been an up and down season, we are not where we want to be in the league table. I’m really happy for the lads and for the fans, we’re sending them home happy.
“I’ve always been a goalscoring midfielder. That’s why Spurs brought me to the club. I’m there to be that creative outlet and score goals.
“There was a little bit of outside noise this week. People will have their opinions. Nobody is more critical of me than myself. The gaffer prefers when we are in our own bubble but it’s difficult with social media, you see this stuff.
“To be fair to the boys who have been fit all season, we don’t want to make excuses, but the last few months have been really difficult.
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was delighted with his side’s Premier League win over Manchester United
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“The lads who have relentlessly been going every three days, it’s nice to be an injured player coming back to take the pressure off them.
“It’s about us being present now and leading like they did during the bad run.”