Ange flips Man Utd in pursuit of Spurs enquiry on its head as he catches onlookers out

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou was at his measurable best when asked about the chances of Manchester United catching his side in the race for a Champions League spot.

Saturday's dramatic 2-1 home victory over Luton has consolidated Spurs' position in fifth place, with an eight point gap now separating them from Man United in sixth. The win has also moved the former Celtic managers' team to within three points of fourth-placed Aston Villa, with the Lilywhites also having played a game less.

Traditionally, the top four teams in the Premier League will qualify for the Champions League at the end of the season, but several English clubs reaching the latter stages of UEFA's three continental competitions, fifth spot is also set to book you a ticket in Europe's premier tournament due to England's high-ranking in the co-efficient table. And when queried about the prospect of the Red Devils closing the gap on his team ahead of Tottenham's trip to West Ham on Tuesday night, the Aussie boss turned the question on its head in true Ange Postecoglou style.

He said: I don't know. Can you see us challenging Manchester City? No? Well they're only eight points ahead of us. So if you don't see us..."

"Well that's what I'm saying in that if there's eight points, you either think we can catch Man City who are eight points ahead of us or you think Man United can catch us. To me it's all irrelevant.

"What's important for me is that, and I've said quite a few times, we want to finish the season strong and keep building on the foundation of being a team that hopefully in 12 months' time people are looking at us differently and talking about us differently. To do that it can't just be about where you finish and how many points you get, it's