Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has said he always win things in his second year after their 1-0 north London derby defeat by Arsenal.
Brazil defender Gabriel rose to head home a Bukayo Saka corner to send the Gunners into second spot in the league table.
Postecoglou is in his second season at the club, having led them to fifth place in 2023-24.
After the disappointing loss, the Australian was asked about a pre-season interview where he said usually in my second season he win things.
“I’ll correct myself – I don’t usually win things, I always win things in my second year. Nothing’s changed,” he told Sky Sports.
“I’ve said it now. I don’t say things unless I believe them.”
Postecoglou added he thinks Spurs can challenge for silverware this season, with their last trophy the 2008 League Cup – the only competition they have won in the 21st century.
He won the Australian title with both South Melbourne and Brisbane Roar and the Japanese league with Yokohama F Marinos – all in his second season or second full season in charge.
Also, he won the Asian Cup two years after becoming Australia boss – and the Scottish championship in both seasons with Celtic.
The 59-year-old did not see out two seasons in charge of the three clubs he failed to win anything at – smaller clubs Panachaiki and Whittlesea Zebras, and Melbourne Victory, whom he left after 18 months for the Australia job.
