Redknapp cool on Spurs Europe hopes as he prepares to face United

24 April 2009 14:59
Harry Redknapp believes Manchester United have all but won their third consecutive Barclays Premier League crown.[LNB]And, as he prepares for the visit to Old Trafford on Saturday, the Tottenham Hotspur boss believes his side face a tall order to take seventh place and secure a spot in the Europa League - the revamped UEFA Cup.[LNB]United opened up a three-point gap on title rivals Liverpool thisweek and also have a game in hand as the season draws to a close.[LNB] Last time out: Aaron Lennon and Nani battle for the ball in United's Carling Cup final defeat of Spurs in March[LNB][LNB]'United have it more or less sewn up now,' said Redknapp, whose teamalso travel to Anfield in the final game of the season on May 24. [LNB]'I would be surprised if they lost the title from here. They arethree points clear with a game in hand, so they are in a greatposition. Chelsea failing to beat Everton on Wednesday means Liverpoolare now their only danger. [LNB]'You are asking United to lose two of their final six matches, which is a tall order.' [LNB]Redknapp's team are just one point adrift of seventh place, aposition which will be good enough to guarantee a place in nextseason's Europa League. [LNB]'If we could finish seventh, it would be fantastic but the advantagelies with Fulham and West Ham as they have three home games each,' saidRedknapp.[LNB] I'll have a Becks, please! Harry admits he wants sign Beckham for SpursFergie ready to twist and shout to win a fab four with UnitedCompetition: Win VIP tickets for Spurs v West Brom at White Hart Lane on Saturday May 2ALL THE WEEKEND'S PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS MANCHESTER UNITED FC

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