Many Tottenham Hotspur supporters will find themselves in the strange position of not wanting their side to win — or even draw — a match, at home to Manchester City on Tuesday night, because it would leave the league title in the hands of their rivals Arsenal. Yet, they have been here before.
Back in May 1999, Tottenham were in a similar predicament on the final day of the season: a win or draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United would open the door for Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal to retain the title if they beat Aston Villa at home. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side were bidding to complete the first part of a Treble, having missed out on a possible Quadruple when defeated by Tottenham in