Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has urged his players to forget about missing out on a place in the Champions League over the last two seasons.
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His side looked on course to finish in the top four but back-to-back Premier League defeats has seen Chelsea move above them and Arsenal close the gap.
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But Villas-Boas does not expect Spurs to miss out on qualification this time.
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"This has happened before but it doesn't mean it has to happen again this year," said the 35-year-old.
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After qualifying for the Champions League in 2009-10, Tottenham finished fifth a year later. They claimed fourth last season but missed out on a place in the Champions League to Chelsea after the Blues won the competition.
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A defeat at Liverpool followed by a home loss to Fulham has led to concerns that Spurs could lose out for a third season running.
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But Villas-Boas says they are on course to reach 70 points, which he believes will be enough to finish in the top four.
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"At the moment it has nothing to do with past experience. We are perfectly within our objectives," he added.
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"Seventy is usually enough to be in the four spots. There are 24 points to be played for so that means we need 16 more points.
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"You never know, but I think at this time we are within our objectives."
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The Portuguese has been boosted by midfielder Gareth Bale's return to fitness after playing for Wales on Tuesday.
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"For us club coaches we are happier when players return with no injuries," said Villas-Boas.