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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has urged fans to “get excited” after Spurs secured a dominant 4-0 victory over 10-man Aston Villa, boosting their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
In a crucial match with significant implications for their European aspirations, Tottenham’s convincing performance saw them close the gap on fourth-placed Villa to just two points, with a game in hand.
Postecoglou expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, describing it as a credit to everyone involved. He emphasized the significance of the result, particularly given the context of the match and its implications for their Champions League aspirations.
The victory, marked by goals from James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min, and Timo Werner, has heightened optimism among Tottenham supporters. Postecoglou encouraged fans to embrace the excitement generated by such a crucial win, emphasizing the team’s continued progress as the season progresses.
With data experts Opta now giving Tottenham a 54% chance of finishing in the top four, compared to Villa’s 40% and Manchester United’s 2%, the momentum appears to be in Spurs’ favor as they approach the final stretch of the season.
Meanwhile, Villa manager Unai Emery acknowledged the disappointment of the defeat and emphasized the importance of moving on quickly, with crucial fixtures against Ajax and West Ham on the horizon. Emery defended John McGinn, who was sent off during the match, highlighting the midfielder’s passionate but fair approach to the game.
