Joe Jordan admits the experience of Manchester United makes them favourite for the Premier League title ahead of his own outfit Tottenham. Spurs are now eight points adrift of league leaders Manchester City after a defeat at the Etihad Stadium and a draw against Wolves.

Jordan, a former United player, said: "Tottenham and City won their last championship in the 1960s so it goes without saying it's harder (for either of those sides) to win it.

"United and Chelsea in recent years have proved they are champions and know how to do it.

"United, who have come in for a bit of criticism, are where they are not just because they have quality players, they have the knowledge of how to maintain the consistency.

"They can look back many times and know they have done it. That comes by having success in winning a championship.

"City haven't done it since the 1960s, neither have Spurs, so it's fair comment for people to question whether you can sustain it. We have dropped points but we have to accept it, get the results and get the consistency."

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