Sir Alex Ferguson laughs as he makes damning Tottenham Premier League prediction
Sir Alex Ferguson couldn't help but laugh when asked about Tottenham's title chances this season.
Spurs They have had a big change this season after antonio conte left the last quarter and Ange Postecoglou It arrived in the summer, which turned them into an attacking machine.
After an electric start, they went ten games unbeaten in the Premier League and gave hope of challenging for the title before injuries derailed them somewhat.
Spurs remain fourth in the table after a last-gasp victory over Brighton on Saturday left them seven points behind the league leaders. Liverpool.
One man who knows a thing or two about winning the Premier League is Manchester United legend Ferguson, who lifted 13 league titles during his time at Old Trafford.
And when asked if he thinks Tottenham could win the league this season, his answer was short but hilarious.
When asked by Sky Sports, Fergie responded emphatically: “No.”
The Scot started laughing with the journalist, a Tottenham fan.
“I mean, (19)61 was the last time they won it; well, that's a long time,” he added.
“But the opposition today with Liverpool and Manchester City is so powerful in the Premier League, even for United.”
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Ferguson was then asked if Spurs were more likely to win the league than United, to which he replied: “No chance.”
United have not won the Premier League since the 2012/13 season, Ferguson's last season in charge before retiring.
city of manchester have assumed dominion over England instead with pep guardiola leading them to five titles in the last six years.
And City are looking to win for a record fourth time in a row, something Fergie's Red Devils never achieved.
However, the Etihad Stadium team is embroiled in a title race with Liverpool and Arsenalwhile Tottenham cannot be ruled out despite occupying fourth place.
Asked if Tottenham were in the title race last month, Postecoglou said: “By definition, we are, aren't we? So yes, we are and I have said it all along to the point where you are not, why would you rule out the possibility?
“We've been through a really tough period and we're hanging in there. We had four games in which the results went against us, but we have recovered. “We're still there.”
