Sat Nov 02 16:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Tottenham Edge Past City in Carabao Cup, but Questions Remain About Trophy Potential

**London, England** – Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, advancing to the quarterfinals but leaving questions about their trophy-winning potential.

Despite taking an early two-goal lead thanks to goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr, Spurs struggled to maintain their dominance and missed numerous chances to put the game away. A late goal from Matheus Nunes brought City back into the match, leaving Tottenham to hold on for a tense win.

Manager Ange Postecoglou praised his team’s resilience in the face of City’s pressure, acknowledging the difficulty of beating a side he described as the “gold standard”. However, he acknowledged the need for his side to be more ruthless in front of goal.

“We defended well, but we missed some great chances to finish the game,” Postecoglou said. “We’ve got to keep pushing to become the team we want to be, but we’re not there yet.”

The victory, while significant, comes against the backdrop of Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought. While the manager remains confident in his team’s abilities, the draw against Manchester United in the quarterfinals adds another layer of difficulty to their quest for silverware.

Spurs fans, initially elated by the win, were met with a reality check after the draw. The challenge of facing a formidable United side at home will test Tottenham’s ability to break their trophy drought and prove themselves as genuine contenders.

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