Ange Postecoglou insists Tottenham used to being rooted against ahead of FA Cup clash with Tamworth - Spurs boss has no problem with his side being the villains against National League opposition

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM — It’s not really about the result. Of course, breaking Liverpool ’s 24-match unbeaten streak and condemning Arne Slot to a first away loss since December 2023, a run spanning two countries and seven competitions, will always mean something. We’ll always have that Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

Ange Postecoglou is a huge fan of the FA Cup and its potential for shocks but will hope his Tottenham Hotspur side can avoid becoming the fall guys in what would be the biggest story of the third round when they travel to fifth-tier Tamworth on Sunday.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says he saw "so much growth" in his team during Wednesday's Carabao Cup first leg victory over Liverpool. Already in the midst of a difficult run of form and without 10 players through injury and illness,

Tottenham Hotspur ended their four-game winless run on Wednesday evening by beating Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final. Ange Postecoglou’s side put in a solid performance against Liverpool and they carry an advantage into the second leg of the tie at Anfield at the start of February.