Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou frustrated after North London Derby loss to Arsenal

Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou was left frustrated after his team suffered a 3-2 loss to Arsenal in a North London Derby on Monday morning AEST. The Gunners dominated the first half, scoring three goals before halftime, leaving Spurs in a tough spot.

Postecoglou expressed his disappointment in a post-match press conference, stating, “It was a big game for the club, for our fans. We didn’t get the outcome we wanted so obviously very disappointing. We wanted to win today for our supporters and for the club. We didn’t do that.”

With Tottenham now seven points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, Postecoglou knows his team must win their remaining games to have a chance at Champions League qualification. He was visibly frustrated with the defensive mistakes that cost them the game, emphasizing the need for focus and attention to detail.

Despite the loss, Postecoglou praised Cristian Romero for his outstanding performance and expressed frustration with the VAR system after a crucial goal was denied to his team in the first half.

Tottenham will now face Chelsea in their next match, hoping to bounce back from their defeat against Arsenal. Postecoglou will be looking to instill a sense of urgency and focus in his team as they aim to finish the season strong.

The English Premier League table shows Arsenal at the top, followed by Manchester City and Liverpool. Tottenham sits in fifth place, needing a strong finish to secure a spot in the top four. Postecoglou will be hoping for a turnaround in form as the season nears its conclusion.