December 3rd 2023.
Roy Keane has expressed his doubts over Manchester City's title chances after their 3-3 draw with Tottenham at the Etihad on Sunday. Despite leading twice during the game, City were unable to secure the win that would have kept them in the race for the top spot alongside Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Reds had earlier scored a last-minute winner against Fulham, while Arsenal held on to beat Wolves 2-1 the day before. This has seen the Gunners remain at the top of the table with Liverpool just two points behind and City three points further back in third place.
Despite winning the last three titles, Keane believes that Arsenal and Liverpool are now better positioned to take the Premier League crown this season.
"I certainly wouldn’t bet against Man City, but I am starting to become doubtful about City winning that title," Keane said. "There’s a reason it hasn’t been won four years in a row because keeping those levels up, that hunger, desire, you get a few injuries, some of the top boys coming off it. But certainly Arsenal and Liverpool I’m looking at, especially Arsenal with the strength and depth they’ve got and the experience of last year."
Meanwhile, Tottenham find themselves in fifth place, six points off the top, and Keane believes that just finishing in the top four will be a huge challenge for them.
"They need to get some of their better players back," Keane said. "They’ve had a decent start to the season, there’s been a sticky patch over the last few weeks, but they’ve played some decent stuff. Get one or two [players] in during January as well. Could they be competing for the top four? It’s a big ask, but I’m impressed with the manager. His personality is helping with the club at the moment. His laid back approach is helping the players. Top four might be a bit of a stretch, but there’s big improvements at Spurs over the last few months."
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