By Daily sports on October 28, 2020
Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho will not countenance them ever “being considered title contenders” despite being two points off Premier League leaders Everton after Monday’s win at Burnley.
Spurs fans could be forgiven for thinking otherwise after the scratchy 1-0 victory at Turf Moor propelled them up to fifth in the table.
They are also the top scorers in the league with 16 goals from six games.
Although considered a member of the ‘big six’ Spurs have not won a trophy since the 2008 League Cup, and their last league title came in 1961.
Mourinho’s predecessor Mauricio Pochettino gave them hope with his development of young players and took them to the Champions League final as well as finishing in the top three on three occasions.
Pochettino’s failure to deliver silverware perhaps lends itself to experienced campaigner Mourinho’s caution.
“I will never consider ourselves title contenders,” Mourinho said.
Harry Kane agreed in as much as it is too early to talk about a title challenge in a season that has offered up several surprising results.
Spurs have provided a couple of them hammering Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford and then letting slip a 3-0 lead over West Ham to be held 3-3.
However, the 27-year-old England striker is optimistic about the future with the present squad.
“We know with the team we have got and the players we have got we can do something special,” he told the BBC.
“It’s still early on (to talk about a title challenge).
“We need to take each game as it comes.
“I know it’s a cliche but we still have a lot to learn and build on but I think nights like this will give us a lot of confidence.
“These are the games you need three points if you are going to be up there at the end of the season.”(Reuters)
•PHOTO: Jose Mourinho
Source Daily sports
Posted October 28, 2020
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