Paul Merson is predicting that Tottenham Hotspur will just edge out Everton in North London on Saturday.
Antonio Conte’s side welcome the Toffees to the capital in the evening game tomorrow.
There’s no doubt that Tottenham – who are third in the Premier League standings – will be favourites to win, but don’t write off Everton just yet.
Frank Lampard’s troops have only lost one Premier League outing over the last two months, and it was the narrow defeat by Manchester United last time around.
And although Merson is confident of a Spurs win, he’s only going by a one-goal margin.
He told Sportskeeda: “Tottenham are starting to click under Antonio Conte. They did well to stay where they are without Son Heung-Min. Now that he’s started to play regularly, I think they’ll do well. They haven’t played too well so far and they’re third in the Premier League – there’s nothing too wrong with that.
“Tottenham have stepped up this month and should be able to win this Premier League game. Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Everton.”
Tottenham have had a few disappointing results lately, not least the 3-1 defeat away to Arsenal earlier in October.
However, it’s still been a wonderful Premier League campaign thus far and remember, they’re still only third in the standings.
Beating Everton on Saturday will take them within a point of Mikel Arteta’s side at the summit and considering the plaudits that Arsenal are earning, well it speaks volumes if Spurs find themselves just one point behind.
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