Published 12:01 IST, July 6th 2020

Jose Mourinho hits out at Arsenal, says 'they don't have much to celebrate' amid struggles

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has hit back at Arsenal after the Gunners mockingly posted a video after Spurs' defeat against Sheffield United.

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Tottenham Hotspur manr Jose Mourinho has been on receiving end of criticism after his team's unimpressive form since Premier League restart. After Spurs' recent setback against Sheffield United, Arsenal mocked ir rth London rivals by posting highlights of ir FA Cup quarter-final victory against Chris Wilder's Bles. This did t go down well with Mourinho, who hit back saying, "Arsenal don't have much to celebrate."

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Jose Mourinho hits back at Arsenal 

Arsenal's attempt to mock Tottenham was accompanied with a caption, "It’s t easy beating Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Here’s a reminder of how it’s done." w, Jose Mourinho has hit back at Arsenal, saying that h Gunners been top of Premier League table, y wouldn't be enjoying ors' problems, as quoted by Daily Mail. He asserted that one enjoys problem of ors only when y mselves are entangled in problems. 

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Jose Mourinho 'cautious' while speaking on Arteta

Despite criticism, Jose Mourinho did t blame Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta. He asserted that it would be wrong to associate post with manr's thoughts because it was t posted by Arteta on social media. Mourinho, however, exclaimed that he was waiting for Arsenal at home. Spurs will host Arsenal on Sunday in Premier League. 

Arsenal fans mockingly celebrate St Totteringham’s Day since Spurs are three spots down from Gunners in Premier League table. However, Jose Mourinho feels that being champions of rth London does t mean anything to him. He claimed that he has greater ambitions for his team, and t just being local derby champions. 

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Premier League news: Spurs placed 10th in Premier League table 

Jose Mourinho's side will go up against Everton on Monday (Tuesday according to IST). However, Portuguese tactician will be without services of midfielder Dele Alli, who is languishing on sidelines due to a hamstring injury. Speaking ahe of game, Mourinho demanded strong desire from his players to win fixture. Presently, it appears difficult for Spurs to play in Champions League next season, being placed on 10th spot on Premier League table with 45 points and six fixtures yet to be played. 

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12:01 IST, July 6th 2020