Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has played down the motivation to “spoil” Arsenal's title hopes as the real intention has been revealed.

As the Premier League prepares for another hotly contested game in North London on Sunday afternoon, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is standing his ground, undeterred by the consequences Arsenal's title ambitions could hold for his side.

Returning to action after a 15-day break, Spurs find themselves playing the role of stunner for their arch-rivals, who are looking for a crucial win to strengthen their title bid. However, amid the stakes and fervor of the derby, Postecoglou maintains a unified perspective, drawing from his experience at Celtic where he faced tough derby battles with Rangers.

The Australian tactician plays down the idea of ​​seeking motivation to derail Arsenal's title ambitions, instead stressing the importance of self-improvement and team development.

Postecoglou told the Telegraph: “As far as that as a motive, no. I absolutely do not believe that your motivation should be centered on the death of another person. Your motivation should be about you. I want to win because I want us to achieve something. I want us to improve. I want us to be in a position to fight for the title. That's what drives me, not death.”

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Postecoglou's vision goes beyond immediate results, focusing on positioning Tottenham as contenders for major honors in the future.

Despite the challenges and setbacks he has faced this season, including disruption and uncertainty, he sees them as important lessons to take the club forward.

“I think these things we went through this year will help us in the medium or long term,” Postecoglou said.

“Even with an interrupted season, because it removes the excuse we have next year. We know we still have work to do… That should be our goal, to be in a position in 12 months where we are one of the contenders rather than trying to disrupt them.”