Tottenham Hotspur are currently in third place in the Premier League, seven points behind Chelsea.
Ray Wilkins has told Sky Sports News, which was broadcast on 9th January, that it breaks his heart to admit that Tottenham Hotspur are definitely Premier League title contenders this season.
Wilkins, who is a diehard Chelsea fan, believes that Mauricio Pochettino has put together a brilliant squad at White Hart Lane.
And the former Aston Villa assistant manager insists that Tottenham have the capabilities to challenge for the Premier League and the FA Cup this term.
“I think Tottenham are a really, really good outfit,” he said. “I know it breaks our hearts to say it, being Chelsea boys, but they are a really good outfit.
“They would struggle without Kane and Alli, no question. But Tottenham can have a massive influence on who wins the Premier League and the cup competitions as well.”
Tottenham beat Wilkins’ side, Chelsea, in their last Premier League match to end their London rival’s 13 match winning streak.
Spurs have now moved up to third in the top flight standings, and they have put some pressure on Antonio Conte’s men.
Tottenham are currently seven points behind the Blues, with their next match coming against West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.
Spurs head into the game against the Baggies in fine form, after being Aston Villa in the FA Cup in their most recent fixture.
Spurs are set to find out who they will face in the fourth round of the FA Cup, when the draw takes place this evening.
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