Thierry Henry was not impressed by Jermain Defoe's prediction for the Premier League top four.
The Arsenal legend made up one third of an elite striking trio of yesteryear during Amazon Prime's coverage of the Gunners' clash with West Ham on Thursday night.
The France U21 boss joined Defoe and Alan Shearer for punditry duties as the former Tottenham star made his prediction for which teams would achieve Champions League qualification.
'City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal,' Defoe calmly replied to host Gabby Logan's question, at which Henry responded in amazement.
'What?!' He said. 'What did you say? Tottenham?' But Defoe was unfazed. 'Why not?' he replied.
Henry's retort was justified Ange Postecoglou's side's defeat to Brighton less than an hour prior.
Four unanswered goals, courtesy of a Joao Pedro brace and efforts from Jack Hinshelwood and Pervis Estupinan, threatened to make for a humiliating night.
Before Alejo Veliz and Ben Davis replied to salvage some pride from the trip to the south coast, giving the Tottenham faithful something to cheer.
Defoe also glaringly omitted the only other side currently occupying a place in the top four - Aston Villa.
Unai Emery's team suffered a bruising 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on Tuesday, having led by two goals to nil, but the result does not detract from their blistering start to the campaign that sees them sat in third on 39 points.
Tottenham by contrast have amassed three fewer points than the Villans at the halfway point of the campaign.
jendknosuz
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their forward players are selfish. i am sorry for Hojlund more than ever. their wingers wanted to score goals for themselves rather than pass to the main striker. if Ten Hag doesn't address this, i don't think top 4 is realistic.
Exactly, I share with you, the coach to make sure that there’s team work.
ReptilianFans
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In all honesty, the top 4 EPL spots are up for grabs by any of the top 7 EPL teams. Nothing is set. Those teams that are ‘good’ can easily lose to teams that not accounted for. It will be a foto finish for sure this spring
yeah. exactly. the point difference now is like nothing.. up for grabs.
ReptilianFans
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Respect.... Sorry henry... You have your choice so has Defore. Typical arrogance of all gooners.
arrogance is man city fans portion. crybaby is man utd nowadays. var complains is liverpool's. 🤣
ReptilianFans
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Manchester United will be amongst the top four teams at the end of the season. They have big players who can turn their fortunes. My only fear is the coach, he doesn’t give me that confidence.
their forward players are selfish. i am sorry for Hojlund more than ever. their wingers wanted to score goals for themselves rather than pass to the main striker. if Ten Hag doesn't address this, i don't think top 4 is realistic.
daheimpsty
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EPL teams are unpredictable...some "big 6" are becoming small team now...u know if u know what i mean [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
jendknosuz
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Manchester United will be amongst the top four teams at the end of the season. They have big players who can turn their fortunes. My only fear is the coach, he doesn’t give me that confidence.
Nimailnsyz
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Respect.... Sorry henry... You have your choice so has Defore. Typical arrogance of all gooners.
Atleast have some football brain and be honestly Tottenham are not in level for now
andrepoon
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Respect.... Sorry henry... You have your choice so has Defore. Typical arrogance of all gooners.
kaacikpt
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In all honesty, the top 4 EPL spots are up for grabs by any of the top 7 EPL teams. Nothing is set. Those teams that are ‘good’ can easily lose to teams that not accounted for. It will be a foto finish for sure this spring