Paul Merson has backed Tottenham to beat Everton on Monday night and claimed that Frank Lampard’s side are in ‘major trouble’, as he told Sportskeeda.
The TV pundit added that he is unsure if Spurs are in the top four race because Antonio Conte’s side are ‘unpredictable’.
It has been a week of mixed emotions for the London club, beating Manchester City, losing to Burnley, thrashing Leeds, then getting knocked out of the FA Cup by a Championship side.
Tottenham have been defining the meaning of their club during these past 10 or so days and it’s hard to guess which they will turn now.
Despite their troubles, Merson is backing them to win, as he warned Everton that they are in a relegation battle ‘without a shadow of a doubt’.
“I don’t know if Tottenham Hotspur are still in the top four race because they are so unpredictable,” said Merson. “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.
“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.”
Under Conte, Spurs have shown that they prefer it when teams are coming onto them and allowing them space in behind.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if Everton sit back a lot more when they travel to north London because it might just work in their favour.
As a player, and during his days as Chelsea boss, Lampard had a very strong record against his old rival.
But, it’s a different kettle of fish with this struggling Everton team that could be in the relegation zone by the time they take on Tottenham on Monday night.
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