Forget race for fourth place, battle to finish third is still on, says Redknapp

06 February 2010 09:18
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes the teams chasing a place in the Champions League can also finish in the top three of the Barclays Premier League this season. [LNB]Spurs can get within four points of third-placed Arsenal if they defeat Aston Villa tonight at White Hart Lane, while Martin O'Neill's side are only two points behind Redknapp's men. [LNB]'It is going to be tight,' Redknapp said. [LNB] Three and easy: Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is hoping that midweek FA Cup hat-trick hero Jermain Defoe can fire his side into third in the Premier League[LNB]'If we would have beaten Birmingham last week when leading 1-0, and we should have had the game over, then we are suddenly not so far away from Arsenal. [LNB]'Someone could get third spot. Manchester City could. We could. Liverpool could. Anyone is capable with a run. Arsenal are not 100 per cent sure to be there if they get beaten by Chelsea and other teams pick up good results. [LNB] Bentley must stay in top gear, says Tottenham manager Harry RedknappAston Villa boss O'Neill warns his stars: We must not slip up against SpursTOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC

Source: Daily_Mail