Chelsea star signs, Champions League race – pundits predict the end of Tottenham's season

Tottenham Hotspur have enjoyed a spectacular debut season under Ange Postecoglou's stewardship. Despite saying goodbye to one of the Premier League's all-time great strikers in Harry Kane, the Lilywhites have managed to, not only replace his goals but also, climb into the top four.

Son Heung-min and Richarlison have been excellent in the England international's absence. Despite Spurs' dramatic transformation under the 58-year-old, they struggled to compete on all fronts, suffering early exits in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

The next couple of weeks will be season-defining in the race for top four so Postecoglou will be hoping that his players can hold their nerve. With that being said, football.london has taken a look at what the big-name pundits have predicted will happen.

Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp have both backed the Lilywhites to secure Champions League qualification this season. Only a three goal difference separates Tottenham in fourth and Aston Villa in fifth, although Postecoglou's side have a game in hand up their sleeve.

Speaking on Sky Sports, as quoted by Birmingham Live, Keane praised the Spurs boss for how he navigated the departure of Harry Kane. The former Manchester United midfielder said: «He (Postecoglou) seemed to be agitated in the last few weeks, obviously people asking him about the Champions League and he says, 'no, we just want to keep winning football matches and take it in our stride'.

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»That’s fine, but you think where they were at the start of the season, the Kane scenario, he’s new to the club, but he’s done a brilliant