Rodri: Tottenham will challenge for Premier League title this season

Manchester City star Rodri believes Tottenham Hotspur will challenge for the Premier League this season following their impressive start to the campaign.

The North London side has never won a Premier League title before, with their last English league triumph coming back in 1961.

However, Rodri believes they are genuine contenders this term, thanks in large part to manager Antonio Conte and the ‘great squad” they have at their disposal.

He told Gazzetta dello Sport: “They have put together a great squad and they have a manager who has very clear ideas and who knows how to convey them perfectly.

“They know what they have to do and they do it with great precision. I see Spurs as candidates for the title. Conte’s career speaks for itself.”

Rodri would be right in his assessment of Conte’s career.

The Italian has league titles with a number of previous clubs including Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan.

Under Conte, Spurs remain unbeaten this season and are just one point behind league leaders Arsenal.