Paul Merson has questioned whether Tottenham Hotspur can still be considered to be in contention for a top four finish in the Premier League this season due to their unpredictability.
Antonio Conte’s side have struggled in recent weeks, having lost three of their last six matches in all competitions.
Spurs host Everton on Monday evening at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium looking to keep their hopes alive of keeping the pressure on the top four and come into the fixture having seen their hopes of winning a trophy this season come crashing down after their FA Cup exit at Middlesbrough.
Despite the turbulent form which Tottenham are experiencing, Merson still believes that they will have enough to beat the Toffees.
“I don’t know if Tottenham Hotspur are still in the top four race because they are so unpredictable,” Merson told Sportskeeda.
“But Everton are in a relegation battle without a shadow of a doubt.
“They are in major trouble and their fans will want them to have a go this week, which will play to Spurs’ strengths because they are a threat on the counter.
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“The result will depend on which version of Tottenham turn up. If it’s the team that played against Manchester City, they will get three points, but if the team that lost to Middlesbrough in the FA Cup comes to the fore, then Everton will win.
“This is a hard game to call, but I think Spurs will win and compile Everton’s misery.
“Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Everton.”
SpursWeb Opinion
Anything less than three points against Everton will be a disaster and only continue to fuel speculation about the whereabouts of the likes of Conte and Harry Kane come the summer.
The players and management owe the fans who made the long, tiring journey to Middlesbrough a significantly better performance against Frank Lampard’s side.
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