Tottenham not Premier League title challengers despite last-gasp win over Liverpool, says Gary Neville
Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, Neville said: «I don't think they're [Spurs] title contenders. When you see the bench coming on at the end, you know they're not title contenders, I think they'll be way off that.»
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Saturday 30 September 2023 21:31, UK
Gary Neville insists Tottenham are not Premier League title contenders this season — despite being a point behind leaders Manchester City.
Spurs claimed a dramatic three points after Joel Matip turned Pedro Porro's cross into his own net in the sixth minute of stoppage time to continue the hosts' flying start under new boss Ange Postecoglou.
Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast, Neville said: «I don't think they're title contenders. When you see the bench coming on at the end, you know they're not title contenders, I think they'll be way off that. But what they are is spirited, more resilient than I imagined they would be and I say that more out of the North London Derby last week and what I saw.
»They're in a good place. There's a spirit in the stadium, on the pitch and there is a connection with the way the manager is, the players on the pitch and the people in the crowd. We're not talking too much about the boardroom at Spurs as much as we would have been in the last few years.
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«There's no doubt there's something happening here for Spurs. It isn't always as good as it looks and I think there will be challenges down the line, but I think they'll have a better season than I thought they would.»
The Professional Game Match Officials Limited has acknowledged a «significant human error» occurred during Tottenham's 2-1 win over Liverpool after a Luis Diaz effort in the 34th minute was
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