Tottenham news: Pundit warns ‘shocking’ Spurs set for another crushing blow
Tottenham won’t finish in the top four due to their “shocking” run of form in the Premier League.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider ahead of another tough game.
Tottenham travel to the Etihad on Saturday (18 February) on the back of three straight losses in the Premier League.
Man City are top of the table and recorded a resounding 5-0 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League on Tuesday (15 February).
A loss for Tottenham could leave them 10 points off fourth place if Man United beat Leeds United on Sunday (20 February).
Antonio Conte’s do have games in hand but Kenny insists this won’t matter as Spurs don’t look like winning.
“They are eighth as it stands, seven points off Man United with three games in hand,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“It’s all well and good having these games in hand but you have to win them.
“Tottenham are in a shocking run of form and don’t look like winning anytime soon.
“It could be four losses in a row come Saturday. Morale will be so low and it’s not good to have those games in hand if you aren’t playing well.
“Top four might be beyond them now. Especially if West Ham and Man United win this weekend which is entirely possible.”
In a boost for Spurs, Conte, as quoted by Football.London (12 February), “hopes” to have Eric Dier available for Saturday’s clash.
Tottenham also beat City 1-0 on the first weekend of this season.
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