How genuine is the Tottenham threat?

Form

The only teams Spurs have lost to in the league this year have been the Manchester clubs whilst they comprehensively beat Liverpool and ground out an impressive victory against their local rivals Arsenal. If Ledley’s statement is to ring true then we should know before Christmas when not only will they have been through Redknapp’s prolonged absence but they will have also played Chelsea. Despite Chelsea’s tempestuous form many still consider them favourites to come third this year and Spurs can enter the new year with a victory over Villas-Boas’ team then I’m sure not many would argue with Ledley.

There is undoubtedly a long way to go before Spurs reach the heights they have been able to smell for a couple of years now but if they keep Adebayor and other key players fit they have a good chance of ending the season in a position they can be proud of and potentially finish above their local rivals for the first time in Premier League history. I think to say they can challenge for the title might be a little far considering they lost 3-0 and 5-1 to the top two but third is well within their grasp.

Every season most teams experience a barren spell. Last season Liverpool started terribly before Chelsea’s form evaded them for over a month and then Arsenal collapsed post Carling Cup final. This year Arsenal started badly and have recovered well and Spurs fans will be hoping that they can either avoid such an occurrence or respond well when the potential loss of form does happen. For years we’ve been saying in England that we have one of the most competitive leagues in the world but the statement means nothing if the top four always remain the top four. This year, without the distraction of the Champions League, Spurs will hope that they can announce themselves at the top with a little more conviction than they last year.

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