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Arsene Wenger says Tottenham are real contenders for the Premier League title as former Arsenal boss hails signings of James Maddison and Micky van de Ven

Arsenal Wenger has seen enough from Tottenham to believe they will be real contenders for the Premier League this season.

Spurs have been reborn under new manager Ange Postecoglou and sit top of the table after 10 matches.

Friday's win at Crystal Palace leaves the London club two points clear of local rivals Arsenal with eight wins and two draws in the top flight this term.

'I like always to say what I feel, really,' Wenger said on beIN Sports. 'Deeply, I believe Tottenham will be one of the contenders for the league.