Sir Alex Ferguson. (Image: AFP)
Manchester United’s legendary supervisor, Sir Alex Ferguson took a cheeky dig when requested about Tottenham’s probabilities to win the Premier League.
Under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham could have had a powerful run in the Premier League to date this season nevertheless it appears to haven’t been in a position to impress Sir Alex Ferguson a lot.
The legendary Scottish supervisor issued a hilarious response when requested about Tottenham’s prospects of profitable the Premier League title. Ferguson’s reply was a categorical “No,” when requested whether or not Tottenham would ever win the Premier League. “1961 was the last time they won it. That’s a long time. The proposition today with Liverpool and Man City being so powerful in the Premier League. Even for United now, we’re having to fight,” the former Manchester United supervisor informed Sky Sports.
When it was advised that Tottenham usually tend to win the Premier League than Manchester United, Alex Ferguson responded by saying, “No chance”.
Alex Ferguson gained the Premier League title 13 instances as Manchester United supervisor. He retired in 2013.
Meanwhile, Tottenham lifted the Premier League trophy final time again in the 1960-61 marketing campaign, with Bill Nicholson dealing with the managerial duties of the Lilywhites.
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Tottenham have been atop the Premier League factors desk in October final 12 months however the London-based outfit now discover themselves at the fourth spot in the standings. Having performed 24 matches to date, Ange Postecoglou’s males have collected 47 factors.
In their final match, Tottenham scored a final-gasp winner to assert all three factors in opposition to Brighton in the Premier League. Spurs’ Brennan Johnson discovered the again of the internet in the dying minutes of the harm time to finish his aspect’s comeback.
The win widened the hole between Tottenham and Manchester United who now have 41 factors to their identify in the Premier League. The Red Devils, positioned sixth in the Premier League standings, claimed an exciting win of their final match in opposition to Aston Villa. Playing at Villa Park, the guests scored in the 86th minute to earn a win in opposition to Unai Emery’s males.
Midfielder Scott McTominay’s late header guided Manchester United to their third consecutive Premier League victory. Rasmus Hojlund scored the opening objective of the night time in the seventeenth minute. Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz equalised in the 67th minute however his objective, ultimately, proved to be inconsequential.
