The Opta Supercomputer expects Tottenham to win this weekend, though many fans may not share that confidence after recent displays.<\/p>\n
Spurs returned from the international break with a dreadful performance against Arsenal, suffering a heavy 3\u20130 defeat. Their midweek outing against PSG offered more encouragement as they created chances and scored three times, but defensive issues resurfaced as Thomas Frank\u2019s side conceded five.<\/p>\n
Paul Merson tips a draw between Tottenham and Fulham<\/p>\n
Despite ongoing debates about Frank\u2019s tactical approach, former Arsenal striker Paul Merson argues it makes little difference because Tottenham rarely manage to secure results regardless of the style they adopt.<\/p>\n
Sitting deep against Arsenal led to a convincing defeat, while a more aggressive setup in the Champions League also ended in failure.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson said:
\n\u201cTottenham are impossible to predict. Arsenal completely blew them away last weekend\u2014embarrassing for a game of that magnitude. Fans expected effort and fight, but Spurs made things far too easy. Even if they beat Fulham 16\u20130, it won\u2019t erase that derby result.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgainst PSG, they went ahead twice and still lost 5\u20133. If they attack, they score three but concede five. If they sit back, they lose heavily like they did against Arsenal. They can\u2019t find the right balance, and that\u2019s worrying.\u201d<\/p>\n
He expects another frustrating outing and forecasts Tottenham 1\u20131 Fulham, noting that Spurs have struggled at home and often panic when required to take control of a match.<\/p>\n
Spurs urgently need a league win<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s poor run has dropped them to ninth in the Premier League, yet they remain just two points behind fifth-placed Crystal Palace. They are also only two points clear of 13th-placed Brentford, meaning this weekend\u2019s result could dramatically influence their position in the table.<\/p>\n
A victory is crucial if Spurs hope to re-establish momentum and keep pace with the clubs currently occupying Champions League qualification spots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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