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We want that third spot - Redknapp

ESPN staff
February 28, 2012
Redknapp endured a humbling afternoon at the Emirates © Getty Images
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has urged his players to shrug off the disappointment of Sunday's north London derby defeat and focus on finishing above Arsenal at the end of the season.

Arsenal closed the gap between themselves and third-placed Spurs to seven points with 12 games remaining with a stirring comeback to run out 5-2 winners at the Emirates.

And with Chelsea also in the hunt for a Champions League spot after a 3-0 win against Bolton, Redknapp admits his side are entering a critical phase of their season.

"We want that third spot," Redknapp told Spurs' official website. "That is what we are after. I have said all along we have got to make Champions League football.

"It is not going to be easy. Arsenal and Chelsea are strong teams and we haven't finished above them for a long time, but this is our best chance, so we have to make sure we pick ourselves up and be ready for the next game.

"We've a tough run, United, Everton away, Chelsea away so we have to make sure we're ready. It will be a big game at home to United.

"We are still seven points clear and if we can make that third place it will be a great season for us."

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