Ange Postecoglou says he is more concerned about laying the groundwork for "sustainable" success at Tottenham than the immediate chance to establish a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
Spurs returned to top spot on Monday with a 2-0 win at home to Fulham and play Crystal Palace on Friday, with their rivals in action later in the weekend.
Postecoglou said his primary focus was on improving the team after he was critical of their second-half display against Fulham.
"It doesn't really add any significance because whatever happens Friday night there's still a full round of Premier League fixtures to be played and nothing of any real significance comes of that," he said.
"We're in a good space at the moment but, again, we've still got plenty of work to do to make sure what we do now is sustainable. That's the main thing.
"It's not about making a short-term impact. It's about building something which hopefully brings sustained opportunities of success for the club."
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