Mourinho hints at bigger fish to fry than beating Gunners

Tottenham Hotspur visit the Emirates on Sunday to play Arsenal in what is expected to be another fiery North London rivalry.

However, Spurs boss Jose Mourinho says that it is more than a matter of pride for his team, indicating that they have bigger fish to fry than beating Arsenal.

‘It means more when we are not in the position we are now because now we are in such a good position,’ said Mourinho, on the matter of the historic rivalry ahead of Sunday’s derby.

‘It is a little bit different because we want the points and we are not just like, we want to beat Arsenal because to beat Arsenal is the only good thing we can give to our fans.

‘It happened last season when we played Arsenal in the last part of the season. It was about winning against Arsenal to give something good, to have a good feeling.

‘In this moment, we also look to the table and we are in a good position, fighting for positions in the top part of the table, but we never forget the fact that there are historical rivalries and what it means for the fans.

‘When you arrive at the club you understand the culture, you learn the culture and you share the values with the fans.’

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