Tottenham makes "significant statement" in title race, Sunday Sunday panel | Football News

Steve Bates of the Sunday People: "People said that it was impossible for Tottenham to remain competitive without Harry Kane for several weeks or without Dele Alli, but they are."

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Tottenham remains in the title race and will have a "say" on the Premier League winner, according to the Sunday Supplement panel

Tottenham remain in the title heat and will have a "significant say" on who will win the Premier League, according to the Sunday Supplement panel.

The Spurs placed second in the standings with a tight 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday and traveled to Liverpool and Manchester City in the final weeks of the season.

Steve Bates Sunday people think that the recent form of the Spurs is a "meaningful statement" from Mauricio Pochettino.

"They've found a way to win – people – and our profession is probably at the forefront – have declared that it's impossible for Tottenham to remain competitive without Harry Kane for several weeks or Dele Alli, but they are." said Bates.

"They went to second place yesterday [which is] an important statement in my opinion – although this might be temporary and that they could still be trapped today if Liverpool and Manchester City carried it off.

Heung-min Son was the winner of the match, Spurs beating Newcastle 1-0

"Nevertheless, they will have their say in the title race as three of their remaining matches will be held in Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool.

"So they are going to have their say in the title race.It's all about making their own statement and putting pressure on Liverpool in the final, or just of course." to get results against these teams, we do not do it.

"I think Pochettino went through a very difficult time and felt the need to justify his role in the club and his strategy.

"But yesterday, even though it's probably one of their weakest performances, they've always found a way to win."

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