Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is insisting 'real' fans be allowed into the stadiums ahead of corporate guests.

Spurs will admit 2,000 supporters for the first time since lockdown in the north London derby against Arsenal on Sunday and Mourinho wants them to become part of the team.

"It depends on the fans, their profile, the way people will face the game," he said, when asked if returning fans will help him stay top of the Premier League.

"Do they want to go to the most beautiful stadium in England and enjoy that? Or do they want to go to play the game?

"If they want to enjoy the stadium and their passion for football, I don't think it makes a big difference.

"If they want to go there and play, wear a Tottenham shirt and play the game, then that can give a little more motivation and pleasure for us, yes."