Merson reveals why Spurs will fail to mount a serious title challenge

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Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has once again questioned Tottenham’s credentials to mount a serious title challenge.

Spurs are currently six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool and two points adrift of second-placed Manchester City with 17 matches left of the season.

However, their recent 3-1 loss at Wembley to Wolves is the type of match they shouldn’t be losing if they are serious about winning the title, according to Merson.

Merson told Sky Sports: “They’re six points behind… But we see what happens with Tottenham, don’t we?

“They get into a good position, they’ve got Wolves at home and then they melt.

“When the pressure is off they go three goals up in 20 minutes at Cardiff. The shackles are off.

“Three days before they have a chance to win the Premier League and they didn’t have a shot in the second-half!

“So for me I don’t give them a chance – I don’t think they’ve got it.”

 

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