that he always wins a trophy in his second season.

And somehow their worst domestic season since the 1970s could turn out to be their best in years.

"I'm sure if that happens on Wednesday night Ange will be smug walking off the pitch and say 'see you later, I've told you what I do mate'," said former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given.

Sutton reckons if Spurs lose, Postecoglou may not even be in charge for the final game of the Premier League season at home to Brighton on Sunday.

"If Postecoglou wins he'll be hailed," said the former Blackburn forward. "But just imagine the atmosphere against Brighton if Tottenham lose.

"I suspect he might not be in charge if that happens because that will be as toxic as anything."

For Manchester United - who have won domestic cups in the past two seasons - Champions League qualification is the ultimate goal here.

"Financially, it's the most important match in the club's history," says football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

Sutton feels the game is a potential "get-out-of-jail-free card" for Amorim.

The Portuguese, who is hoping to oversee a summer rebuild, said: "I think [qualifying for the] Champions League is more important for everything, to prepare the next season.

"We are supposed to be in the Champions League and the Europa League here is not enough, you have that feeling here. The best way to help us get to the top in a few years is the Champions League."