Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou snaps over Manchester United comparison in tense post-match news conference

Ange Postecoglou says dismal league seasons for Tottenham and Manchester United should “not diminish” their achievement of setting up an all-English Europa League Final in Bilbao on May 21.

Spurs beat Bodo/Glimt 2-0 in their semi-final decider on Thursday to progress 5-1 on aggregate, while United thrashed Athletic Club 7-1 over two legs in the other last-four tie.

“It’s going to upset a lot of people isn’t it!” Postecoglou said in Bodo, when asked about the clubs’ difficult campaigns domestically. “The debate’s now raging, the latest one is that neither of us will be able to get a trophy if we win, they’re just going to take a team photo because we’re not worthy.

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