Source: SKY_Sports
Redknapp staying upbeat
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Harry Redknapp refused to get too downhearted following Tottenham's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.[LNB] Spurs had won their opening four Premier League games and made the perfect start against reigning champions Manchester United as Jermain Defoe scored inside the first minute.[LNB]United came storming back to claim a convincing victory, despite having Paul Scholes sent off midway through the second half.[LNB]But Redknapp believes Spurs still have to be pleased with the position they are in at this stage of the season.[LNB]"I have never got carried away. It's still a great start, 12 points from five games," said Redknapp.[LNB]"It wasn't an easy start for us in terms of games this season, with Liverpool and Man United at home, but I fancied us to get something.[LNB]"We had a fantastic start and we were seeing three points again. But we knew they would come back - that's why they win titles and European titles.[LNB]"They have outstanding players - (Darren) Fletcher was fantastic, I thought."[LNB]City threatUnited are among the favourites to land the title again this term but Redknapp feels they could face a serious challenge from Manchester City, who beat Arsenal 4-2 on Saturday.[LNB]"City will threaten everyone," said the Spurs manager.[LNB]"They have to with the players they have brought in. It will be an interesting game between City and United next week, they look like they can beat anyone.[LNB]"I tried to sign three or four of them but I couldn't get near them.[LNB]"Lescott, Toure, Adebayor, Barry are top players. It will be an interesting title race. [LNB]"They could do anything, anything's possible. They have a strong enough squad."[LNB]
