Jamie Redknapp has made a claim on what could happen in the game between Tottenham and Manchester City that would really help Arsenal in the title race.
For the second season in a row, Arsenal are pushing Pep Guardiola in the race to win the Premier League.
The Gunners have been much better this time around. We’ve dropped points in just two games since the turn of the year and are currently on top of the table.
However, Manchester City, who are only a point behind Arsenal, have a game in hand and thus are the favourites to retain their crown.
Tottenham, of all clubs, could lend a helping hand to Arsenal when they face City. Redknapp has delivered his verdict on that game.
Jamie Redknapp shares what Tottenham players will do vs Manchester City
Football really is a funny game, isn’t it?
Arsenal have had a magnificent season in the Premier League. We’ve scored the most goals, conceded the least and have been near-flawless since the turn of the year.
Manchester City, however, are in the driving seat, and the title race could eventually come down to what Tottenham do in their game against the champions.
That is not ideal at all for Arsenal as Spurs would never want to do us any favours.
However, Jamie Redknapp, a former Tottenham player himself, is adamant that his old side will put on a show against Manchester City when the two sides meet.
That would help Arsenal, wouldn’t it?
Redknapp said on Sky Sports during their Premier League coverage on Saturday: “Tottenham are obviously not going to want to see Arsenal win the league.
“Then, you start to question footballers’ integrity, are they actually going to try, and I’ve had so many people asking me, well Tottenham are not going to want to try too hard and hand the title to Arsenal.
“I’ve been in that position as a player, on the last day of the season. But your integrity as a player is questioned all the time.
“But you want to win! It’s your personal pride, if you’re a Tottenham player playing against Man City, you’re going to put on a show, that game’s going on Sky Sports, you’re going to want to show your best. If you’ve got anything about you, you’re going to show your best.”
Interesting stat that will increase Arsenal fans’ hopes
Manchester City are the best team in the world, and they usually go to another level in the final few games of the season.
That is why many people still think Pep Guardiola‘s side will get the job done, and Arsenal fans know that is the likeliest outcome.
However, every Gooner is still dreaming, and we’re now here to raise your hopes even more with a very interesting statistic about Manchester City ahead of their game against Tottenham.
Since the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened, City have played six games there and have lost five of them. They’ve lost every single Premier League clash at Spurs’ home ground.
Guess where the game between Ange Postecoglou’s side and City will take place next week… It’s at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.