Tottenham answer biggest question of their season to fuel Carabao Cup dream
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tottenham could not afford to mess up this opportunity but Ange Postecoglou’s side held firm, knocking Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup to hand Pep Guardiola’s team their first defeat of the season. “The most important thing is we’re still in it.” The Australian also praised Tottenham’s resilience and, although City were understrength, they answered a big series of questions here. “I continue to see growth in this group and this team.” open image in gallery Postecoglou’s side lost key players but remained strong at the back to knock out City Guardiola had promised not to waste any energy on the Carabao Cup. open image in gallery Werner finished off an excellent counter-attack for his first goal of the season Still bruised by Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, Postecoglou’s side had at least showed up.