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Ange Postecoglou says qualifying for the Champions League should not be seen a ‘Willy Wonka golden ticket’ for Tottenham, insisting it is a ‘meaningless’ achievement if you do not then follow it up in the next season.
Newcastle and Manchester United both made it into Europe’s elite competition this campaign but both finished bottom of their groups, meaning they did not even drop into the Europe League.
For the first time, five Premier League teams could qualify for the Champions League via their league position this season, with Tottenham currently fifth.
Speaking ahead of facing Aston Villa on Sunday, Postecoglou said he does not see that as a potential insurance policy: ‘I don't see the sense in trying to aim for something other than number one. What’s the point? I don't see the
