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Tottenham’s 10 best matches of 2016/17

By Ryan Wrenn

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur applauds supporters during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on April 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur applauds supporters during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on April 26, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 14: Fans stream onto the pitch after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at White Hart Lane on May 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 14: Fans stream onto the pitch after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at White Hart Lane on May 14, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Tottenham 2 – 1 Manchester United

In truth, United’s visit to White Hart Lane wasn’t about the football. Jose Mourinho had both eyes on the Europa League final in two weeks’ time and — perhaps rightly — felt that that was his best chance at qualifying for the Champions League.

As such, the United team that faced off against Tottenham for the last-ever match at White Hart Lane was neither as strong or as motivated as it could be.

That didn’t make things easy for Tottenham, even after Wanyama opened the scoring in the 6th minute. But given their run of form and clear motivation to earn one final win, the result was all but assured.

The eventual 2-1 result was notable for another reason as well. It solidified Tottenham’s unbeaten status at home and, indeed, was their 14th consecutive win at the ground.

Spurs had made the Lane into a fortress for its final season, a fitting tribute for a ground that had been their home for nearly 108 years.

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