Glenn Hoddle has revealed the “slight problem” facing Tottenham in an all-English Europa League final against Manchester United.
Spurs sealed their place in the showpiece fixture on May 21 with a 5-1 aggregate win over Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final, claiming a 2-0 victory in the second leg thanks to a professional performance in Norway on Thursday night.
Meanwhile, Man Utd thumped Athletic Club 7-1 across two legs.
It means the Premier League rivals will face-off in Bilbao in less than two weeks, and for one side it is a chance to save what has been a disappointing campaign.
Interestingly, Tottenham have beaten Man United three times this season. They recorded a Premier League double over the Red Devils without conceding a goal in addition to knocking them out of the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage.
However, when speaking on TNT Sports after the win over Bodo/Glimt, Hoddle explained how difficult it is to beat one side four times in one season.
He said: "A slight problem for me on a downer, to beat a team four times in one season from the Premier League is really tough, it really is.
"But, it's a one-off game, Spurs, when they're on their game, when they defend properly, they're a match for anyone and they've proved that with some of the performances they have put in this year.
"Go on and win it, and beat Man Utd" 😅
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"But it's just wonderful for Ange and those lads, they have worked hard, they have had a real up and down season, so many different injuries, lots of things being said about the club.
"At the end of the day, they've found themselves in a final now against Manchester United.
"They do love a European final against English opposition. They've had Wolves, Liverpool and now they've got another English team. It's ironic really but it is a fabulous night for the club."
