Troy Deeney thinks it is “fucking strange” that Tottenham fans want their team to lose to Manchester City on Tuesday.
Ange PostecoglouThe team finds itself in an unusual position in which it could decide whether its rivals Arsenal They are successful in their attempt to win the Premier League title.
That's because Spurs take on Man City on Tuesday night, live and exclusively on talkSPORT, a clash that could see pep guardiolaThe Chinese team will surpass Arsenal and take first place if they win.
Tottenham will clearly be looking to win the match as they aim to finish the season as strong as possible, but knowing that a win over City would significantly boost Arsenal's title hopes, some fans have suggested they would rather lose.
According to former Premier League striker Deeney, that opinion is complete nonsense.
Writing for the sunDeeney said: “I know some Tottenham fans who have told me they would love to see Ange Postecoglou face the boys city of manchester on Tuesday night, so Arsenal can't win the league.
“I have to be honest: it's a fucking strange take.
“You hate another team so much that you want City Win it again? No chance.
“I'm getting to the point where, as a football fan, I want a different team to win the league. Not because City are terrible, but because they just get boring.
“We want to see players like City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, manchester united and hopefully the Spurs will push and compete until the end of the season.
“I want to be sitting there thinking, 'Wow, who's going to win the league?' instead of “This is done, it's City, get on with the summer” because it becomes a waste of time.
“So here we go: Tottenham should WANT to help Arsenal win the title by getting a result against City.
“It will give them and everyone hope that they can win it one day.
“Arsenal are about to end a 20-year streak without winning a league title.
“I want to be sitting there thinking, 'Wow, who's going to win the league?' instead of “This is done, it's City, get on with the summer” because it becomes a waste of time.
“So here we go: Tottenham should WANT to help Arsenal win the title by getting a result against City.
“It will give them and everyone hope that they can win it one day.”