Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham: What Postecoglou said

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou speaking to Sky Sports: "It was an entertaining game, plenty in it. We were lucky to be in it by half-time, City could have blown us away in that period, a bit similar to what happened to us against [Aston] Villa last week.

"We hung in there. Second half we were a lot better, a lot more control and a lot more belief in the team. We got our reward for that which is great for the lads."

On his half-time team talk: "There would probably only be a few words I can say. Joking aside, it was more trying to get the players to believe in themselves rather than anger at them. I'm always mindful that from where I am on the touchline it seems simple, but out there against an unbelievable team it is difficult.

"It was a case of whatever happens I will take responsibility, particularly if it doesn't go well, but just go out there and believe in yourselves."

On the character the team showed: "It has been there all year. The last few results have hidden that a little, but we are at the bare bones a little bit. I have asked players to play in unfamiliar positions but we have still played some decent football. I think the character has been there all year, but we certainly needed it today.

"[Manchester] City are an unbelievable team and there are times where you just have to hang on like we did today."

On his side's approach and sticking to it: "We weren't anywhere near the level of our standards and City will do that to you, they are unbelievable. They put pressure on you and haven't lost too many games here at the Etihad.

"[In the] second half, we had more belief in ourselves and the team we want to be and we clawed our way back into the game."