November 13th 2023.
Tottenham have been hit with a double blow in the Premier League after two consecutive defeats. The first was a chaotic 4-1 loss against Chelsea on Monday before a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Wolves on Saturday. Despite being just two points off the top of the table, Alan Shearer believes that Spurs have already been ruled out of the title race.
The Spurs had made an impressive start to the season under new manager Ange Postecoglou, gaining manager of the month three times in a row. This included wins against Manchester United and Liverpool and a draw against Arsenal. However, the momentum has been halted after the two defeats and Shearer doesn't think they will be able to keep up with the teams above them.
In his column for the BBC, Shearer said: ‘To be beaten by two stoppage-time goals at Molineux on Saturday was a cruel way for Tottenham to suffer their second defeat of the week, but I never expected them to challenge for the title anyway. Even after losing to Chelsea and then Wolves, Spurs have still done much better than I expected. Their aim for this campaign has to be to finish fourth or fifth, which might be enough to secure Champions League football for next season, and I don’t feel that changed despite their strong start.’
The defeats come at a time when Spurs have been hit with a number of injuries. James Maddison, Micky van der Ven and Richarlison are all set for extended spells on the sidelines. This leaves them with a difficult task as they look to return to winning ways after the international break, particularly when they face fifth-placed Aston Villa and current league leaders Man City at the Etihad Stadium.
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