Do Tottenham fans want Tottenham to lose? It may not be believed, but it is true. Tottenham fans think that Tottenham would rather lose than win the title of their "North London rival" Arsenal.
The match between Tottenham vs Manchester City in round 34 of the 2023-24 Premier League (EPL) was held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 15th.
This match is a match that Tottenham must win in order to secure the fourth place at stake in the UEFA Champions League. However, Tottenham lost 0-2 in the second half as it conceded two goals to Manchester City striker Erling Holan. Tottenham faced Manchester City on an equal footing but ultimately lost several chances due to the opponent team's goalkeeper being blocked.
Tottenham, which ranked fifth with only 63 points due to the defeat, has completely disappeared its chances of advancing to the UCL. Tottenham's ranking could fall to seventh place depending on the final league match with Sheffield United on the 20th, Newcastle, sixth place with two games left, and Chelsea, seventh place (57 points).
What is interesting, however, is the reaction of Tottenham fans on the day. When Tottenham gave Holan the first goal in the sixth minute of the second half, some Tottenham fans chanted, "Are you watching Arsenal?"
At that moment, the atmosphere at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium subsided coldly. It was even revealed on social media that Postecoglou was arguing with a fan. The fan reportedly shouted that Tottenham should lose to prevent Arsenal from winning the EPL.
Postecoglou was asked about the atmosphere at a press conference after the match. "Of course, the fans' reaction affects the players," he said. "The audience is allowed to express themselves in the way they want. I am not interested in such scenes."
"I feel like I'm a step behind, but I just wanted to win the game," he said. "I don't care what others want. I just want to succeed in this club and I have to focus on building a winning team."
At the same time, he expressed his dissatisfaction, saying, "We were able to win the recent game because the fans helped us." 스포츠토토