Premier League permutations: Tottenham supporters still believe they can win the title

Leicester's draw at Old Trafford on Sunday keeps Tottenham in with a chance of winning the Premier League 

James Mariner
Sunday 01 May 2016 16:14 BST
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Tottenham Hotspur supporters retain belief ahead of Stamford Bridge trip on Monday night
Tottenham Hotspur supporters retain belief ahead of Stamford Bridge trip on Monday night (Getty)

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Tottenham Hotspur supporters were bouyant on Sunday night, clinging to their Premier League title dream after leaders Leicester City dropped points at Manchester United.

Claudio Ranieri's side were held 1-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, leaving the Foxes eight points clear of Spurs ahead of the Lilywhite's trip to Chelsea on Monday night.

Anything less than a victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side in West London would hand the title to Leicester, but the lingering hope was enough to get North Londoners crowing on social media.

The dream had appeared dead after last Monday's draw at home to West Bromwich Albion, but the Foxes also dropping points gave supporters of the London club fresh hope.

Not all Tottenham fans, however, were that confident, while Chelsea supporters looked forward to the chance to end Tottenham's dream.

Anthony Martial gave United the lead at Old Trafford on Sunday before Wes Morgan equalised ahead of the interval. Danny Drinkwater was dismissed against his former side in the closing minutes.

Leicester next host Everton on Saturday night, where a victory would suffice for the title, while Tottenham are at home to Southampton on Sunday.

Both sides end the campaign on their travels on 15 May, Leicester at Chelsea and Tottenham travelling to relegation-threatened Newcastle United.

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