Ange Postecoglou is in line to earn a bonus in the region of £2 million if he can clinch Tottenham Hotspur’s first European trophy for 41 years.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will face off in the Europa League final at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Both teams, languishing in 15th and 16th in the Premier League, have endured dismal domestic campaigns.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski has undergone knee surgery and will miss the Europa League final. Tottenham confirmed Kulusevski, 25, had surgery on Wednesday after suffering an injury to his right patella during Sunday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.

This fixture was originally due to take place on May 18, but has been pushed forward to allow Spurs the same amount of rest as their opponents in the showpiece match

Follow live coverage as Tottenham Hotspur face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Football writer Alex Keble highlights the hot topics and tactical lessons from Matchweek 36, including: Underneath the anger that caused some Liverpool supporters to boo Trent Alexander-Arnold is sadness. Losing one of their most important players and arguably the club’s greatest ever right-back is a major blow.

Tottenham Hotspur’s defensive frailties have been exposed throughout the season. The Lilywhites have managed just six clean sheets in the Premier League, only two of which have come at home, highlighting their lack of quality and depth at the back.