Former Tottenham star turned pundit Jamie O’Hara has made a prediction regarding who will clinch the final top 4 spot.
Tottenham Hotspur slipped out of the Premier League’s top four last week following a home defeat to Wolves.
With two wins in their last five league games, they currently trail Aston Villa by 5 points, albeit with a game in hand.
Manchester United, just 3 points behind Spurs, are within striking distance, sitting in 6th place.
The race for the 4th Champions League spot in England promises to be closely contested until the end of the season.
O’Hara weighed in on this competition, offering his prediction on the eventual winner among Tottenham, Villa, and Manchester United.
The former midfielder expressed belief in his former club, Spurs, potentially clinching the spot, despite concerns about their recent form.
Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, O’Hara said:
“Fourth and fifth is all to play for. Even Man Utd are back in the hunt now. You have Aston Villa, Spurs and Man Utd fighting it out. I have to back my boys even though they were pony the other night (against Wolves).
“So I’m gonna put Spurs in fourth. I’m not overly confident but I’m gonna put them in fourth because I think Ange will get it done. And then I’m gonna go Villa fifth and Man Utd sixth.”
— Aston Villa?
— Tottenham?
— Man Utd?Who will finish highest in the race for the 'Top Four'?@Mrjamieohara1 reckons it'll be a photo finish. pic.twitter.com/fuh4u1KJof
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Tottenham and Manchester United hold an advantage over Villa as they can concentrate solely on their Premier League campaign.
In contrast, Villa also have to compete in the Europa Conference League, having been drawn against Ajax in the Round of 16s.
The battle for the remaining Champions League spot will be closely watched, as it will have a significant impact on each club.
