Jose Mourinho knows Tottenham need favours in race for Champions League place

Jose Mourinho is hoping for twists and turns in the race for Champions League qualification (Nick Potts/PA)

Jose Mourinho accepts Tottenham need other sides to slip up if they are to finish in the top four of the Premier League.

Spurs, sitting in sixth, are only three points off fourth-placed Chelsea going into the final nine games and they can make a big statement of their intentions by winning at Newcastle on Sunday.