Postecoglou, like United head coach Ruben Amorim, has made no secret of the fact that the European final is his top priority, with the two worst teams outside the relegation zone using Premier League fixtures to get minutes into the legs of some players and as opportunities to rest or protect others.

Tottenham will go into Wednesday's Europa League Final against Manchester United on the back of a 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa after suffering a 21st Premier League defeat of the season on Friday night.