The Spurs star is hoping to provide the French connection with a helping hand this week.

Tottenham have little left to play for except pride but could still have a massive impact on the title race as they host Chelsea on Monday before travelling to Manchester United next Sunday.

Ginola feels that it is difficult to predict whether Arsenal or United will claim the Premiership crown despite having been hugely impressed with the Gunners' performance against his own side in their 3-1 victory at White Hart Lane last Wednesday.

But it is the presence of fellow Frenchmen Arsene Wenger, Emmanuel Petit, Patrick Vieira and Nicolas Anelka at Highbury which has led him to favour Arsenal for the title.

'No Frenchmen in Manchester'

"I have watched Manchester United so many times this year and they have really amazed me the way they play football, they're really a fantastic team," he said.

"Then we played Arsenal and I can say they're very good as well, while I don't want to forget Chelsea.

"But because there is more of a French connection at Arsenal, I will say Arsenal - for Arsene, Manu, Patrick and Nicolas. There are no Frenchmen at all in Manchester!"

Arsenal's French contingent get their compatriot's backing

Whatever Ginola's personal feelings may be, his main motivation this week will be to ensure that Tottenham make a strong finish to a season which has somewhat tailed off since their Worthington Cup triumph.

There is also a disastrous record against Chelsea to concentrate on. Spurs have not beaten the west London team in the League since 1990. Tottenham will give fitness tests to midfielder Allan Nielsen and Les Ferdinand before the match.

Apart from anything else, Ginola will be aiming to improve his bargaining position as he sits down with the club this summer to seek a new three-year contract on improved wages.

Rumours persist that Spurs will be willing to sell him if the right offer is received but the double award-winner has set his sights on staying put.

"It's very hard to be accepted by English people when you are a foreigner and when you achieve that I think it's something you have to keep as long as you can," he explained.

"So I'm just pleased now to stay in England as I have been over the past four years."