Spurs looking over their shoulders at top-four challengers, says Lloris

Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris admits his side are now looking over their shoulders at the teams chasing them in the race for the Premier League top four.

Spurs have been considered title challengers after a superb run but two defeats in three games -- the latest to Manchester United on Sunday -- have seriously dented their chances of overhauling Liverpool or Manchester City.

They are just a point ahead of fourth-placed Chelsea while defeat by United means they are only seven points better off than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side and Arsenal.

Despite Spurs being touted as possible champions a few weeks ago, the France goalkeeper says qualifying for the Champions League next season is the main goal.

"We are still involved in four competitions but the main thing is to finish in the top four," he said. "We have said that from the beginning and we have not changed our mind.

"Of course, everyone is talking about the teams in front of u, but it is important to keep an eye on the teams behind because in football things can change very quickly."