Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says Wednesday’s north London derby against Arsenal is “as big as they ever come” as he searches for a rare away win in the fixture.
Spurs have won just one of their last 31 Premier League away games against Arsenal, with the most recent coming in November 2010.
Both sides have been dogged by injuries in recent times, with Tottenham needing extra-time at the weekend to beat non-league side Tamworth.
Former Celtic boss Postecoglou says this week’s game is the perfect chance to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
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He said: “I felt it was intense from the moment I arrived but at the same time I’ve never tried to be disingenuous about this stuff and say ‘this means the world to me’ when I have literally just arrived.
“But you get the context of the game and what it means to the club, what it means to the supporters and also what it means for our season.
“From that perspective, right from the first time we played them I was well aware. A bit like me being up in Glasgow, you are well aware of what it means, well aware of the ramifications – both the positive and the negative.
“I have been big on it from the first game and this year is as big as they ever come, especially for us and our season.
“We need to start winning games in the league and there is no better place to start.”
Spurs last won in the league before Christmas and have won just three of their last 13 matches in all competitions. Their injury problems have seen Timo Werner added to the list but Richarlison is available to face Arsenal – who have problems of their own.
“With the position we are in in the league at the moment, irrespective of turning points, we need to start winning games and moving up the table,” Postecoglou said.
“Whilst it is a massive challenge for us tomorrow night, there is an opportunity for us to do that.”
