Tottenham Hotspur, under the leadership of Ange Postekoglou, continue their impressive development this season, challenging for a coveted Champions League place and possibly more.
Spurs are currently 5th in the Premier League standings with 44 points and are just outside the top four, just 2 points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa and 5 points behind North London rivals Arsenal.
Gabriel Agbonlahor, a former Villa striker who has become an expert on what’s going on in the English Championship, has his say on the race for fourth place.
While Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are considered title contenders, Agbonlahor believes that Tottenham or Aston Villa can upset the status quo with good performances in the second half of the season.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Agbonlahor gave his opinion, favouring Ange Postecoglou’s team, who could finish fourth ahead of his former club.
Agbonlahor admitted that both teams face challenges but highlighted Tottenham’s potential, especially with the return of key players such as Bissouma, Son and Maddison.
He said:
Spurs don’t play in Europe, this will help them. “It will all depend on injuries, fatigue, playing in Europe, Spurs don’t play in Europe, this will help them. We have extra games in both cups, a replay against Chelsea at home on Wednesday, still in the Europa League Conference.
“Some of these players have looked tired in recent weeks, they need a bit of rest, they’ve had that, with that January rest they had.
“I think they can, but I think they will miss the Spurs game. I think when Bissouma and Son come back, you have Maddison in the team. I think the Spurs will get fourth place. I think Villa will finish fifth.”
Despite struggling with injuries, suspensions and players absent due to international commitments this season, Tottenham Hotspur have successfully stayed in contention for the top four.
The signings of Tim Werner and Radu Dragusin last month and the return of James Maddison and Son Heung-Min, along with the outstanding performances of Richarlison, have put the north London club in a position to finish ahead of Aston Villa and even challenge for the title.