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That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
Carragher was speaking ahead of Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United tonight.
Spurs had won their opening two games of the campaign after finishing last term in third, ahead of Liverpool in fourth.
And, as Carragher points out, Tottenham have ended above Liverpool more often than not in recent years.
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So the pundit has challenged Mauricio Pochettino’s side to prove they should be spoken in the same breath as Liverpool for the title, even though they did not make a signing in the summer.
“You look at that Spurs team, for how long now we’ve said their poor, that record, away from home,” Jamie Carragher said.
“Yes they made no signings in the summer, but it’s a team that’s been together for two or three years now.
“They are a top side, we speak so highly of them on this show.
“The narrative at the start of the season is, with Liverpool winning three games on the bounce, it’s going to be Liverpool who are going to challenge Man City.
“Spurs have finished above Liverpool eight times in the last nine seasons.
“So if Liverpool can do it, why can’t Spurs do it?
“They’re getting to that stage now where you think ‘come on, take that next step’.
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“If they could win tonight they’ll have nine points from nine, they’ve played two away games, great start.
“I think the other teams in this league, not just sort of Liverpool and City, should be getting talked about actually challenging Man City.
"We saw Chelsea how good they were yesterday.
“So Spurs yeah, come here, put a marker down, and put yourself top of the league.”
Tottenham did beat United, with goals from Harry Kane and Lucas Moura (2) leading them to an emphatic 3-0 victory.