Source: Telegraph
Tottenham still involved in title race says Harry Redknapp
Redknapp, whose side are not completely clear of relegation worries, despite a terrific 2-1 victory over Aston Villa last week, insists that facing the top four teams close to the end of the season is a benefit rather than a hindrance, with their minds on the challenges of Champions League football.[LNB]"Think about it,' says Redknapp, writing his column is the Sun newspaper[LNB]. 'We have to play Liverpool at Anfield on the last day of the season. [LNB] Related ArticlesPavlyuchenko: I'm no reserve[LNB]Jenas praise for Bent[LNB]Pavlyuchenko dropped[LNB]Redknapp hails King-Woodgate[LNB]Jamie Redknapp: Rafael Benitez falls behind[LNB]Aston Villa give Liverpool the chance to focus[LNB]'It might be the stuff of nightmares for fans but a look at my calendar and I see the Champions League final is three days later. [LNB]'Now, if Liverpool are involved in that then there is more than a fair bet Rafa Benitez is going to muck about with his team and throw in a few different names because he has one eye on the Champions League final. [LNB]'We have to go to Old Trafford next month and, luckily, the following week are the Champions League semi-finals. [LNB]'Who would bet against United being involved in those games? Not me. [LNB]'Alex Ferguson might not fancy risking his very best players to play Spurs when he is so close to such an important game. [LNB]'And if he has won his next three or four games before we go up there, what's his priority going to be? [LNB]'You will find teams messing around with their line-ups because of cups and Europe.'[LNB]First up for Tottenham is the visit of Chelsea to White Hart Lane, a match Redknapp feels will be tougher than either Liverpool or Manchester United because of the timing.[LNB]'[Chelsea] are coming into form just at the right moment,' said Redknapp. 'Michael Essien and Ricardo Carvalho returning now really is a great boost. [LNB]'Chelsea are the biggest challengers to United for the title. Liverpool have good fixtures and are also not out of it.[LNB]'Someone said to me the other day that Tottenham are going to have possibly the biggest single voice in the destiny of the Premier League championship this season. [LNB]'It's a bit much to claim we have a say in the title race, let's just say we are... involved.'[LNB]
