Tuesday 2 May 2017 19:22, UK
Victor Wanyama insists Tottenham have eyes on bigger prizes than finishing ahead of rivals Arsenal in the Premier League.
Spurs secured a 2-0 win in the north London derby at White Hart Lane on Sunday and are guaranteed to finish ahead of the Gunners in the league for the first time in 21 years.
Mauricio Pochettino's side are sat just four points behind leaders Chelsea after a nine-match winning streak in the top flight, and Wanyama insists the win over Arsenal was nothing unexpected.
"I'm not surprised because we worked very hard and wanted to win so bad," Wanyama told Sky Sports News HQ, speaking at a Tottenham Foundation StubHub event. "That's what happens when you want to win and you are at home.
"We had great support and were full of confidence."
Wanyama has played a key role for Spurs after moving from Southampton last summer, and the 25-year-old midfielder believes the club are chasing more prestigious targets than finishing above Arsenal.
"I think it is good but there are bigger things to look at," he added. "That is just us getting better and having a better season than last. Hopefully, we will be finishing strong and achieving a nice thing as well."
Tottenham face West Ham in another London derby on Friday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD, in the first of their final four matches of the season.
Manchester United, Leicester City and Hull follow for Spurs as they bid to close the gap on Chelsea, and Wanyama vows Tottenham will fight to the very end to win the title.
"It is what it is," said Wanyama, when asked if Tottenham's good form has come too late. "They [Chelsea] are where they are and we are trying to give them pressure. You never know. We hope to continue the winning streak and see what happens.
"All the games remaining are very tough. West Ham are a good side so it will be a big task but hopefully we can work as we have been and get the maximum points."
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