The British media Express reported on the 2nd (Korean time) that "Coach Postecoglou brutally broke Manchester United with a clever Manchester City joke."
Tottenham left Postecoglou as coach ahead of this season. In the opening 10 matches of the 2023-2024 season, Tottenham produced eight wins and two draws. Currently, they are fiercely competing to secure a berth in the European Champions League (UCL) next season, which is given to the top four players in the league. However, some changes are expected in the way UCL proceeds from the 2024-2025 season. Depending on the situation, players can join the UCL up to the fifth place in the EPL. Third-ranked Manchester City (64 points), fourth-ranked Aston Villa (59 points), fifth-ranked Tottenham (56 points), sixth-ranked Manchester United (48 points), and seventh-ranked West Ham (44 points) were listed on the list.
The Express said, "There are less than two months left until the end of the season. Competition for UCL is intensifying. Tottenham is currently eligible to remain in fifth place. Manchester United wants to narrow the gap with Tottenham. Postecoglou said, 'If Manchester United can overtake Tottenham, they believe Manchester City can catch up with it.'
Postecoglou said, "Can't you see us challenge Manchester City? They are only eight points ahead of us. I think we can catch Man City, or I think Man U can catch us. Every team can turn the tables. Each team has a trademark. Whether we win or lose, we don't change our approach."
Tottenham had one win and one draw against Manchester United this season. In August last year, the team won 2-0. In the second clash in January, the team had a 2-2 draw.