A series of disappointing games have left Tottenham desperately clinging for third place as United and Arsenal are hot on their heels.
And after a disappointing display at the North London Derby,
the ex-Spurs boss insisted that the team are weaker now than in recent seasons.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham side were stronger two years ago, according to the club’s former manager Harry Redknapp.
A 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday left Spurs 10 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City in the table, with nine matches remaining this season.
The Gunners were unlucky not to emerge with all three points on the day, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang squandered a golden late chance from the penalty spot.
Spurs are back in Champions League action on Tuesday, with a trip to Germany to face Borussia Dortmund in a last-16 second-leg tie to take in.
The north Londoners hold a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg and will be expected to progress to the quarter-finals in the competition which represents their last hope of silverware this term.
Pochettino will then prepare his side for a crucial Premier League clash against Southampton on Saturday.