Conte: Tottenham must ‘fight’ to achieve ‘important’ top four goal

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte insists Champions League qualification is “important” for himself and the club.

The north Londoners are three points behind Arsenal in fourth as they look to finish inside the top four for the first time since 2018/19.

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Conte says his expectations have grown in recent weeks. The Italian insists it looked “very difficult” for Spurs to finish in the top four, however, he now believes it is a possibility after four wins in their last five.

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“If you had asked me [before] about our possiblity to reach a place in the Champions League, I would say very, very difficult,” Conte said (via Football London).

“Now I think we have to try to fight until the end to have the possibility to reach this target. I think to play in the Champions League next season is important for me, important for the players and the fans.

“To play in the Champions League is completely different to the Europa League and Conference League. It’s a different target for the club because you can plan for important things.”

Spurs host Newcastle on Sunday and have the opportunity to put pressure on Arsenal, who play