Spurs in the right frame of mind for United clash

Lucas Moura believes Tottenham are on the right track after firing the team into the League Cup quarter-finals. Moura struck the only goal of the game as Spurs, who were beaten finalists in this competition last season, beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor.

The Brazilian, who came off the bench for the injured Bryan Gil in the first half, headed home in the 68th minute.

With perennial winners Manchester City losing to West Ham on penalties, there could be an opening this season and Moura has his eyes on the prize.

“Why not? It is another opportunity to get a trophy,” he said. “It is a short way to get a trophy and we will fight.

“My objective is to get a trophy, always be a champion. We will fight for this and always give our best and the Carabao Cup is a good opportunity for us.”

It was not a vintage performance from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side and, apart from a 15-minute period in the second half, they again looked toothless in attack.

The win does at least give Spurs some momentum going into a crunch clash with Manchester United at the weekend.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are surely going to offer some sort of response to their 5-0 humiliation against Liverpool last weekend which has left the Norwegian fighting for his job – but Moura says Spurs can only concentrate on themselves.

“It is always a dangerous time to play against them, they are a good team and it is always a good game,” he said.

“They are hungry because of the game against Liverpool and we are hungry because of the game against West Ham. It is a new game, a new day and for sure it will be a good game for the fans.

“It is difficult to speak about this because they are very good players, they know how to pass this moment.”