Louis Saha has said that Tottenham Hotspur should be taken seriously as potential title contenders, given the performances they have delivered so far this season.
Hardly anyone would have expected the Lilywhites to go into the October international break sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League but that is exactly what Ange Postecoglou’s men have managed, having won six and drawn two of their first eight games.
Unlike his predecessor Antonio Conte, Postecoglou has refused to put any limitations on what Tottenham could achieve this season, with the Australian even asking the fans to get carried away and dream big (Optus Sport).
Several pundits, including the likes of Gary Neville (on his Sky Sports podcast), have insisted that Spurs do not have the squad depth to sustain a title challenge and that they will eventually fall away.
However, Saha believes that Tottenham should be taken seriously since they are winning games even when things are not going their way.
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Are Tottenham Premier League title contenders?
The former Man Utd and Spurs striker said on King Casino Bonus: “From what I’ve seen, I’d say Tottenham are definitely contenders for the Premier League title.
“The players are clicking, and you can see they have the quality and physicality to compete. They don’t overthink things and they know exactly where to be, when to pass, and when to run.
“They’re also starting to figure out what to do when things aren’t going well – something that’s key when you’re trying to go all the way. Everybody knows how the Premier League is a marathon, though, and international breaks can disrupt momentum.”
“Players can get injured or lose form, and that can massively affect any team. I hope Tottenham remain consistent, though! I have no problem with them winning a trophy, even though I support Man United.
“I always look at the team who deserves the title more, and you can clearly see that there’s a new dynamic at Tottenham. They’re faster, more physical, and they’re starting to dominate games. They’ve been very impressive.”
Spurs Web Opinion
The overwhelming majority of Spurs fans clearly do not think we are in a title race.
It is the media themselves who are building up this narrative and when we fail to win the title, they will suggest that we ‘bottled it’ even though none of the pundits gave us any chance of finishing in the top four this season.
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