The BBC pundit delivered his verdict on Tottenham Hotspur’s title chances.
Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day programme on February 4th, Arsenal legend Ian Wright offered his opinion on the Premier League title race, and explained why he does not feel that Spurs are capable of catching Chelsea.
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Mauricio Pochettino’s men are currently sitting in second position in the table, a full nine points adrift of Antonio Conte’s men, but are one of the league’s in-form sides, having not lost since 11th December.
But Wright explained how he believes that Tottenham have their work cut-out if they expect to catch the Blues, because Chelsea are simply too strong this season, when speaking on BBC Match of the Day programme:
Ian Wright
“I can’t see it [Spurs leapfrogging Chelsea]. Even if Chelsea do have a couple of slips they haven’t got that kind run-in where they will totally capitulate. They’re playing too well.”
One thing in Spurs’ favour is that they have played every team inside the top eight away from home, apart from Liverpool – who they play at Anfield next weekend.
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And they have shown in their big games so far this term that they are more than capable of mixing it with the Premier League’s so-called big boys.
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Wins at home against Manchester City and Chelsea along with draws away at Arsenal and City have proven their strength as a team, and if they can start winning the games against the teams who they are expected to beat, they will be in with a very good chance of catching their London rivals.
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