WATCH: Ange Postecoglou explodes with rage in shocking row with Bournemouth bench after referee fails to stop play for Tottenham injury - but Australian boss jokes they were just 'making New Year's resolutions'

Tottenham ended 2023 with a 3-1 win against Bournemouth on New Year's Eve, but tensions boiled over in injury-time when Postecoglou had to be dragged away from a touchline row with Bournemouth staff. Spurs were incensed that Bournemouth didn't put the ball out when Alejo Veliz went down injured, with Postecoglou, Giovani Lo Celso and Bournemouth staff member Shaun Cooper all booked following the ensuing row.

The Tottenham boss played down the shocking incident after the match. When asked about the touchline confrontation, Postecoglou joked to reporters: "We all just came together to wish each a Happy New Year mate. Make some resolutions."

Spurs bounced back from a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Brighton with the 3-1 win in north London. The victory, coupled with Arsenal's 2-1 loss to Fulham, saw Postecoglou's side move to within a point of the Premier League top four.

Next up for Spurs is a FA Cup third round tie against Burnley next weekend, followed by a crucial Premier League clash with Manchester United on January 14. Postecoglou's men are now just three points away from top spot, albeit having played a game more than current leaders Liverpool.