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Jack Flintham

Tottenham boss Cristian Stellini sets players challenge in Manchester United top four battle

Tottenham Hotspur manager Cristian Stellini has challenged his players to be more attacking should they wish to overtake Manchester United in the Premier League.

Erik ten Hag's team are currently in the driving seat for a place in the top four as they sit three points clear of Spurs, with a game in hand. However, should Tottenham beat Bournemouth on Saturday, they will move back into the Champions League spots ahead of United's trip to Nottingham Forest tomorrow.

Stellini, who was formerly assistant to Antonio Conte but is now interim head coach, believes that his team needs to show a more ruthless attacking edge should they wish to overtake United this season. "We could do it," he explained in his pre-match press conference.

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