Bassong: I would rather Spurs finish fourth than win a trophy this season

30 November 2009 15:43
Tottenham defender Sebastien Bassong has insisted he would rather a fourth placed finish in the Premier League than success in either domestic cup competition.[LNB]Spurs visit Manchester United on Tuesday night for a Carling Cup quarter-final, but despite winning just three trophies in 25 years Bassong sees qualification for the Champions League as the biggest prize.[LNB]'Both cup competitions are very important but the main things for us is the Premier League,' he said.[LNB] Aiming high: Bassong battling with Aston Villa's John Carew on Saturday[LNB]'The top four is our goal, so if we can get into the Champions League we will all be very happy.'[LNB]Tottenham's 1-1 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday, combined with Arsenal's defeat against Chelsea 24 hours later, means the club are in the unusual position of being above their bitter north London rivals.[LNB]Bassong's appearance at Villa Park was his first since picking up an injury in the north London derby.[LNB]The clash with United is a repeat of last year's Carling Cup final.[LNB]United won on penalties after a 0-0 draw at Wembley.[LNB] Aston Villa 1 Spurs 1: No substitute for a happy camp, says RedknappPavlyuchenko confirms his departure from Tottenham after nightmare yearTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

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