It is latest in news that Tottenham are the Premier League title favorites, as indicated by Leicester director Claudio Ranieri. Spurs, which are two points behind leaders Leicester with 11 games remaining, have not been top since the first week of the 2009-10 season.
Be that as it may, ex-Chelsea boss Ranieri, whose side host West Brom on Tuesday (19:45 GMT), believes the Londoners can end their 55-year sit tight for a top-flight title. Spurs could run top with a win at West Ham on Wednesday, should the Foxes slip up against West Brom. Arsenal are three points untied of their London rivals in third, with Manchester City another four points back in fourth, yet with a game close by. Ranieri believes his side’s exploits this season have permitted Tottenham to stay away from the usual consideration created by a title challenge.
The Italian said, “Tottenham are strong in every situation,”
Ranieri said, “Everyone is speaking about Leicester but nobody about Tottenham. Tottenham, in my opinion, are favorites. When they defend and when they attack, they know what they want. We are the surprise, that is fantastic, a good energy, but if we are realistic the real competitors are Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham.”
On talking with BBC live, he said, “The divide between the big clubs and everyone else is enormous. It would give everyone hope. You want to see the underdog do well. It would be a wonderful, wonderful achievement. I hope they see it through.”
Pulis said, “It’d be that big. But it was different then. The divide then wasn’t as great as the divide is now between those who’ve got it and those who haven’t got it. The Premier League wasn’t in place, so you’d most probably put this in front of that.”
