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Sir Alex Ferguson could not help but laugh when asked about Tottenham's title chances this season.
Spurs have had quite the turnaround this season after Antonio Conte left last term and Ange Postecoglou arrived in the summer, making them an attacking machine.
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After an electric start saw them go ten matches unbeaten in the Premier League and gave hope to a title run before injuries derailed them somewhat.
Spurs remain fourth in the table after a last-gasp win over Brighton on Saturday, which has put them seven points behind league leaders Liverpool.
One man who knows a thing or two about winning the Premier League is Manchester United legend Ferguson, who lifted 13 league titles during his time at Old Trafford.
And when asked about whether he believes Tottenham could win the league this season, his response was curt yet hilarious.
When asked by Sky Sports, Fergie gave a blunt: "No."
The Scotsman then burst into laughter with the reporter, who is a Tottenham fan.
"I mean, (19)61 was the last time that they won it - well that's a long time," he added.
"But the opposition today with Liverpool and Manchester City being so powerful in the Premier League, even for United."
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Ferguson was then asked if Spurs were more likely to win the league than United, to which he replied: "No chance."
United have not won the Premier League since the 2012/13 season, Ferguson's last season in charge before retiring.
Manchester City have assumed dominance of England in their place with Pep Guardiola leading them to five titles in the last six years.
And City are looking to win in a record fourth time in a row, something Fergie's Red Devils never managed.
However, the Etihad Stadium outfit find themselves embroiled in a title race with Liverpool and Arsenal, while Tottenham cannot be discounted despite sitting fourth.
When asked about Tottenham being in a title race last month, Postecoglou said: “By definition, we are aren’t we? So, yes we are and I’ve said all along that until the point where you’re not, why would you discount the possibility?
“We’ve gone through a really tough period and we’re hanging in there. We had four games when results went against us, but we’ve clawed our way back. We’re still in there."
