Ange Postecoglou’s press conference to preview Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie against Manchester City was a largely routine affair, but the occasion did appear to mark a slight shift in rhetoric from the Tottenham head coach.
Postecoglou has previously been bullish about the club's short-term prospects, saying back in April, for example, that he expected Spurs to be challenging for the title this season, and last month reminding a reporter that he has "always" won a trophy in his second season at a club (which is true but nonetheless felt punchy).
