SARR MAKES ANGE HAPPY

Postecoglou allowed to beat City

- MIKE WALTERS

IN fairness, at least Tottenham fans actually wanted their team to win this time.

Six months ago, a ludicrous faction found solace in a home defeat by Manchester City because it denied Arsenal the title.

The mere thought of it outraged boss Ange Postecoglou, who branded it his “worst experience as a manager.”

But on a stirring night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the big Aussie could have few complaints about the quality of a riveting cup tie.

Even the loss of Micky van de Ven could not diminish the brilliance of Spurs’ attacking thrusts.

Storming into a two-goal lead poked the bear, and City’s response was thrilling but albeit not enough.

Pep Guardiola felt emboldened enough to make six changes.