If I'm dreaming, I don't want to wake up - Bissouma
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was overjoyed to reach the Europa League final.
The former Brighton man's importance to Spurs has ramped up following serious injuries to James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall.
Speaking to Spurs' X account, he said: "I'm happy, especially for the club because it deserves more than where we are now [in the league].
"To go to a final, for me, is something special. As a kid, I never would have believed I would come and play for Spurs one day and now that I'm here, I'm in a final. That's something I can't explain, I don't have the words to say it.
"I feel like I'm dreaming. If I'm dreaming, I don't want to wake up. But the reality is we did it, we're in the final.
"I'm really happy for the club, for my team-mates, for the staff, for the fans, for everyone. Now we just have to be one, a Spurs family, to go to Bilbao and bring the trophy back home. Spurs fans, this is for you. I'm so happy. One more game and we go."
Howe about it?
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe sat firmly on the fence when discussing whether he fancies two derbies next season.
The Magpies' arch-rivals, Sunderland, are in the Championship playoffs and three potential matches away from Premier League promotion.
The Black Cats are in semifinal first leg action against Coventry this evening, live and exclusive on talkSPORT.
When asked if he wants Sunderland to win to facilitate the top-flight return of the Tyne–Wear derby, Howe said: "I think I was asked this yesterday and I very much sat on the fence.
"If the games come, we'll embrace the games.
"But it's interesting to see the playoffs, obviously I saw a bit of the game last night, and I think the playoffs always had a lot of drama, so let's wait and see."
Roll out the red carpet
More from Liverpool boss Arne Slot on comparisons between Trent Alexander-Arnold and his fellow right-back Conor Bradley.
He said: "Let's not compare with Trent already, they are different types in my opinion, we all see Conor's potential.
"Last week I walked on pitch with him and for me, it was a surprise to hear from him, he had a comment about the stadium, and it was the first he was there as well. For me, he is already there ahead of development than being at Chelsea for the first time.
"Unfortunately, he hasn't been fit all season, but to become a good player you have to be fit all season, but we have a lot of confidence in him as a very good full-back for Liverpool."
On rotation, Slot added: "Conor will start [against Arsenal], he needs playing time, games under his belt to be prepared for next season."
On Liverpool fans' reaction to Alexander-Arnold's announcement, Slot continued:
People have an opinion, Trent, me or anyone, nothing new. Maybe a bit more negative than he is used to. I am not here to tell the fans how to react. The boys had a few days off, so I will wait and see how he feels. I have spoken to him on Whatsapp, but let's wait and see. I am not here to tell the fans how to react. Trent said that us, as a team and club, not to be too distracted by this announcement, so I hope all the energy goes to the players, the fans and as little as possible to Trent, unless it is positive.
"Light at right-back? Is that true? We have Conor and Curtis Jones, so four players [alongside Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah].
"I agree one of them is the ideal position, and Gomez can play there well, but favourite is centre-back, Jarell, it's the same.
"I think it is a surprise to you if I say we are looking at this or that, we don't talk about the positions we want to improve the team. We have just won the league, we were so competitive v PSG, it is not easy to find better players to improve us, they need to be available and we need to be able to afford them."
T-Rent is due
Arne Slot has given his first reaction to Trent Alexander-Arnold's official announcement that he will be leaving Liverpool.
The Dutchman said: "I think like everyone who likes LFC and is a fan of us, we're disappointed because a good human is leaving, but also a very good full-back as well.
"I also worked at clubs like AZ and Feyenoord when good players left, so I am a bit more used to it. The experience I have and this club as well, if a good player leaves, the next good player steps up, and that is what will happen again."
Do you know where Trent is going?
"He hasn't said anything, just that he will leave, so it is impossible to comment if he will play in the Club World Cup.
"You see by my smile, we both know where he is going to, but it hasn't been said yet, so that's impossible for me to comment on."
"Team selection will be the same as last week, same thought process goes through my mind for Sunday's game.
"If Conor [Bradley] was available for Chelsea, he would have started against Chelsea already, but he wasn't, so there's a fair chance he will start, Conor."
Opponent confirmed
Chelsea now know who they will face in the Europa Conference League final after beating Djurgarden.
The Blues will come up against Real Betis.
Betis have reached their first-ever major European final after beating Fiorentina in extra time of their clash.
Antony has been in superb form and another goal this evening has helped his side book a spot in the showpiece.
The Spaniards will take on Enzo Maresca's side in a couple of weeks and Maresca has been speaking post-match.
He said: "Very happy, the job is done and now we have almost 20 days to prepare for this final. Hopefully, we can win this trophy.
"It's good overall, good performance with many young players.
"It is almost a second team. Very happy for the young boys and very happy to reach the final."
Snapping back
The Spurs boss' pleasantries didn't last too long...
He's bitten back at a reporter in his post-match press conference after being asked a question to do with Man United.
A reporter asked: "Man United have constantly said that this competition won't save their season...would it save Tottenham's season? Is it different for Tottenham?"
Ange Postecoglou replied: "I don't care. What do I care what Man United think? Why is that relevant to me?
"Ask the Manchester United manager why he says that. Me? I've said all along that this is important."
He continued: "You know better than me, you follow this club more than I have. What do you think a trophy would do for this club?
"The question answers itself. What's happening right now is people are fearing that it might actually happen.
"They're trying to tear it down and diminish it somehow by saying it's been a poor season and try to compare us to Man United."
Proud
Ange Postecoglou is delighted that his Spurs side have made it through to a major European final.
They've had a dismal year, and Postecoglou remains under a lot of pressure, but for tonight, that will all be forgotten.
"Couldn't be prouder of the lads," he told TNT Sports. "We knew it was a difficult place to come.
"We're aware of the record they have here, the pitch. I think the lads handled it well. Excited, we're in a final.
"We've grown in maturity and we understand exactly what's required. I think that's where we won the game.
"We kept them to a minimum in the first half and did what we needed to do."
On seeing the fans celebrating, Postecoglou continued: "It's why you do what we do. You understand the context of what this football club has been trying to achieve for quite a while.
"Managers and players come and go but the supporters are a constant. There were 400 here tonight and maybe a few more snuck in and many more at home.
"I hope we gave them something to smile about."
'I'm stressed already'
Ruben Amorim has heaped praise on Mason Mount and given his thoughts on reaching the Europa League final.
"It's the least we can do for these fans, for the support they have given us in this tough season," the Man United boss said.
"I'm stressed already because of the final. If we don't do it, it means nothing, but we're happy to be there, so let's see.
"I know I should be a better manager and the team should be better at this moment, but we're trying.
"We did quite well in Europe but we are struggling in the Premier League."
On Mount, Amorim added: "I'm so happy for him. He is such a player. He works really hard, he has quality.
"When you see that kind of guy like Mason working hard every day, eating well, having ice baths, when you have this kind of player, you just want to help him.
"He is perfect for this position as he can be a midfielder, but also runs like a winger, so I'm really happy for him."
Stepping up
Mason Mount just put in his best performance in a Man United shirt, coming off the bench to score twice.
And what a time to do it, securing a place in a European final.
He has become the first substitute to score a brace in a European knockout match for United since David Beckham in April 2003.
Speaking to TNT Sports post-match, he said: "It was too long [waiting for a night like that]. I carried on going, working hard in training every day and tried to stay positive and when I had an opportunity to try to make an impact.
"Today it paid off, and I came on and affected the game. It was a tight game when I came on, I just tried to calm it down."
On his second goal from a long way out, Mount continued: "When I saw him [the goalkeeper] come out, I had it in my head if it comes to me, 'first touch and shoot'.
"I didn't want it to come on my left foot and then I was just trying to get it on target, same with the first goal, create the turn and try to get it in the net."
"The crowd has been unbelievable, they have stuck with us," he added. "For me, these were my first goals at Old Trafford, a night I've been waiting a long time for.
"To go back to Bilbao is a special moment and we want to finish strongly."