John Barnes believes Tottenham will fail in another bid to hold aloft the Premier League trophy come May 2018.
Spurs have struggled in the first three Premier League matches of the season, with their Wembley Stadium hoodoo seemingly continuing after a loss to Chelsea and a disappointing draw against Burnley.
Speaking to HITC, former England international Barnes claimed Spurs do not have enough about them to beat their rivals and finally secure top-flight glory after going close under Mauricio Pochettino in the last two seasons.
Barnes, 53, claims playing their home games at Wembley will work against Spurs this season, but believes Man City and Man United will finish above the north London outfit.
“There is no question of them winning the title because once again playing at Wembley is going to be detrimental for them in terms of winning all of their home games as we have seen already.
“They have got a good squad, they have got a strong squad, but once again for me, Manchester City and Manchester United are the favourites alongside probably Chelsea, although Tottenham will once again fight for a top-four spot.”
Spurs were busy on Thursday’s deadline day, confirming deals for Ivory Coast international Serge Aurier from Paris Saint-Germain and target man Fernando Llorente from Swansea City.
They join Davinson Sanchez, Juan Foyth and Paulo Gazzaniga in signing for the north London outfit, as they look to help guide the club to domestic glory.
OPINION
Tottenham have every chance of Premier League glory after finally adding proper back-up to first-choice striker Harry Kane, in Spain international Fernando Llorente. Vincent Janssen simply was not good enough for Spurs last season, as he found the back of the net just two times in the Premier League. However, the last stumbling block preventing Spurs from steam rolling their opposition is getting over playing at Wembley. Their record at the home of English football is dismal, which was highlighted in their poor European form last season. Get over that barrier, and Spurs will win the league.