Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, expressed strong dissatisfaction with his team's performance following their recent defeat in the North London derby against Arsenal. Postecoglou criticized the team's defensive efforts, describing them as 'unacceptable' and indicating that the team suffered due to their defensive lapses. Despite this setback, Postecoglou had previously emphasized a proactive attacking strategy against Arsenal, who hold the best defensive record in the league this season. He insisted that Tottenham's approach should not be driven by the sole aim of preventing Arsenal from winning their first Premier League title since 2004.
Tottenham boss Postecoglou blasts his own team for 'UNACCEPTABLE' defending in furious blast following Arsenal loss #TOTARS https://t.co/mgyOAavlKQ
BREAKING: Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou tears into players after 'unacceptable' derby defeat to Arsenal https://t.co/d5Tlst8s2M
"It's just not acceptable at this level and we paid a price for it" 💬 Ange Postecoglou was not happy with how often Tottenham allowed Arsenal through on goal during their North London derby defeat ⬇ https://t.co/hcRYvNG245
Ange Postecoglou urged @SpursOfficial to double down on their attacking philosophy despite facing an @Arsenal team with the best defensive record in the league this season https://t.co/F1Snx4r0TY
Postecoglou: Spurs will be on the attack against Arsenal https://t.co/FPxFbNIzWx
Ange Postecoglou will not let Tottenham’s motivation going into Sunday’s north London derby be driven by stopping Arsenal winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004 ✍️ @GeorgeSessions https://t.co/Bwf7Tm5ifd
Tottenham will get nowhere 'peering over the back fence' at Arsenal, insists Ange Postecoglou ✍️ @Dan_KP https://t.co/yfdUhMqaMg