Tottenham face Manchester United in the Premier League in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.
Ledley King believes Tottenham Hotspur have a strong chance of winning the Premier League title if they can beat Manchester United in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side travel to Old Trafford to face United in what could be a determining fixture between two sides looking to finish at the top of the pile come May 2018.
Spurs come into the match after a disappointing result against London rivals West Ham, losing 3-2 in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night but will be looking to take advantage of United’s 2-1 loss to Huddersfield last weekend.
Spurs legend King told Sky Sports that he believes three points in Manchester will send a stern message to his former side’s Premier League title rivals – Tottenham are in it to win it.
“It is a great chance to put down a marker, to say that we are are going to be here in the run in right up to the end of the season,” King said.
“If we are able to go to Manchester and get a result I think everyone sits up, takes notice and knows that we’re in for the race to the end.”
King also spoke of the explosive form of 24-year-old Harry Kane, who has now scored 17 goals in 16 games for club and country this season. Comparing him to Jurgen Klinsmann, Jimmy Greaves and Robbie Keane, King believes he is one of the best.
“We’ve obviously had legendary players like Jimmy Greaves, Jurgen Klinsmann, Teddy Sheringham. I played with Robbie Keane and Jermain Defoe. Harry’s right up there with them, for sure he’s one of the best strikers in the world.”
Spurs can leapfrog United into second place if they earn all three points, with Man City currently five points clear of both sides on 25 in first place.
But after resting the likes of Kane, Hugo Lloris and Davinson Sanchez, Spurs will be raring to go come Saturday as they look to earn a crucial three points in the title race, early on.
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