Tottenham could finish ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal, surprises English football legend

According to many, it is foolish to take such an engagement, but Ange Postecoglou is doing wonders with Spurs. The Australian coach brought Tottenham to within a point of fourth-placed Arsenal with Sunday’s draw at Old Trafford, while Manchester United outplayed him. Gary Neville believes in the team in the fight for the Top 4.

The departure of Harry Kane, poor quality stoppers, the ending Hugo Lloris and in attack only Richarlison with terrible form. Ange Postecoglou took over a broken team, but rebuilt it into a very decent team in one transfer window.

Postecoglou’s magic with reinforcements

Before James Maddison got injured, he was one of the best players in the league. Guglielmo Vicario shines between the three posts, Micky van de Ven at stopper. Although two of them couldn’t play on Sunday, the team performance was good. The team also caught the returning guest Destiny Udogie – the best left back in the league according to Sky Sports experts.

“If their players stay fit, I think they are capable of finishing in the Top 4. I even believe them for third or second place. When they get their national team players back and if they hold out for the weeks before that, really Tottenham can finish ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal,” said Gary Neville in the Sky Sports post-match studio.

Sunday’s game is clear evidence of the quality of Postecoglou’s work. Without a first choice stopper, three midfielders in the starting line-up and top scorer Heung Min Son, he outplayed Manchester United. He forced them to play basically on the break.

Tottenham have the desire and the strength

We’ve already seen Spurs with a full squad this season. They were leading the league and breaking their club records. When Maddison is back, he can be a killer quartet along with Son, Dejan Kulusevski and reinforcement Tim Werner.

Unlike their other rivals, Tottenham will have plenty of strength. It does not play European cups, while Arsenal, Aston Villa or Liverpool face spring battles. A test in the battle for the top league places will also come in the FA Cup, with Spurs challenging Manchester City at home in the fourth round.

“It could be a good draw, getting the FA Cup against Manchester City. They get out and they can concentrate on the league. On the other hand, they need to win the trophy,” Neville continued.

Considering what Postecoglou has achieved so far, on the face of it, with Tottenham’s mediocre squad, the elite four is certainly not a pipe dream. And if it works out, it may be the biggest surprise of the season. After all, hardly anyone believed Spurs at the start of the season.

Source: Sky Sports