Anelka: " Spurs are favourites to win the title"

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Striker Nicolas Anelka has tipped London rivals Tottenham to win the Premier League and claims reigning champions Chelsea are prioritising UEFA Champions League glory this season.

The France striker has revealed his admiration for Harry Redknapp's side and believes that Spurs can build on last season's fourth-place finish and win the league for the first time since 1961.

Anelka told The Sun: "I rate Spurs very highly. They are absolute favourites to win the title."

After coming close in previous seasons, Anelka insists Carlo Ancelotti's men are eyeing European glory this term.

"Our aim this season is to finally win the Champions League," he stated.

"Could we win a treble, the way Inter Milan did last season? Not so fast - it will be a tough job just to defend our league title."
Competitive

Despite his prediction that Spurs will be crowned champions, Anelka reckons this season's Premier League title race will be the closest ever.

He added: "Our biggest rivals will of course be Manchester United, Liverpool and Ars*nal, while Manchester City could play a major role.

"I believe that this will be the most thrilling season ever in the history of the Premier League."

i thought this was quite funny coming from an ex gooner... even know he hates them. Maybe he wants a move to the Lane 

[CountPuchi]

Not bad though if he moves here

[Chrisunknown]

We are years behind the big 2, no chance! Would be a nice suprise though!!

[SpursManDan]

All a bit strange this one.  Could be a rather clumsy way of taking the heat away from Chelsea because, let's face it, whilst we could in principle win the league, it is rather steep to call us "absolute favourites". 


If he is angling for a move (which I am sure he is not) then sounds good to me.  Would happy with him up front on his own, in the fabled 4-2-3-1 system ....

[brownie]

Unfortunately we are not contenders. With Anelka we would be a step closer, we need someone who will convert most of their chances and he falls into that category...

[Gareth Keown]

Anelka is not that far off the truth.... in defence, midfield and GK our squad is as strong as anyone's..... and with the right balance upfront to allow the strikers to get goals away from home, we should be right up there until mid-March at least...

assuming we get the same level of injuries to strategic players as our rivals..

[Chelmsford_yid]

I'll have what Anelkas been taking. 

[taimedowne]

I'll have want Anelkas been taking. 

He's taking the piss

[Chelmsford_yid]

Im up for a laugh.

[YidJoe24]

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When i saw this my mouth hit the floor, considering our own coach (s**twood) believes we'll be lucky to stay in the top 4.

[dedleysting]

Hope anelka is right haha

[WilsonJet]

Are we sure he isn't just winding us up? How can he say that we are absolute favorites and then follow that up by citing the usual suspects and City as primary rivals? I'm thinking this may have been a tongue-in-cheek comment. Then again - perhaps not...

I genuinely believe Spurs are the third best team in the PL behind Chelsea and ManUtd. With only a couple of world-class signings we could push for 2nd. Considering the roster, team identity, leadership, and financial situation - Spurs are on the brink. They are really that good. Now that they're a part of the big show the other clubs have to take it from us.

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Are we sure he isn't just winding us up? How can he say that we are absolute favorites and then follow that up by citing the usual suspects and City as primary rivals? I'm thinking this may have been a tongue-in-cheek comment. Then again - perhaps not...

I genuinely believe Spurs are the third best team in the PL behind Chelsea and ManUtd. With only a couple of world-class signings we could push for 2nd. Considering the roster, team identity, leadership, and financial situation - Spurs are on the brink. They are really that good. Now that they're a part of the big show the other clubs have to take it from us.

It's a wind up ex scum thinks it funny...... and we've always been part of the big show we just haven't wanted to join in for a while !!!!!!!
 
 

[Sandroman]

How difficult will it be to get 4th this seaon. Yes thats's right! As difficult as a very very difficult thing wrapped in an nearly impossible task while going for CL, FA cup and the Carling Doda

Let's concentrate on that and forget fukcing Anelka

[friskofan01]

must have been a long night on the town