Ahead of the game, there was a big focus on how a Tottenham win would give their arch-rivals Arsenal the advantage in the Premier League title race over City going into the final weekend of the season.Postecoglou scoffed at pre-match suggestions that Spurs supporters would rather see their side lose to boost City’s chances of beating Arsenal to the crown. But on the night, there was a subdued atmosphere at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with City’s goals in their eventual 2-0 win even cheered by some Spurs fans. There were also chants from the Spurs supporters, when their team had fallen behind, taunting Arsenal Postecoglou said he was surprised by the approach of the Spurs fans when the game kicked off and then worried a big win for Manchester City, who had scored 15 goals in their previous four games, could make it appear his side had deliberately set out to damage Arsenal’s title chances.
“That’s probably the worst experience I’ve had as a football manager in a game,” said Postecoglou.Matthijs de Ligt: Bayern Munich defender keen on move to Manchester United Sky Sports
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