ARSENAL legend Paul Merson can be “shocked” if Premier League leaders Tottenham BEAT struggling Chelsea.
Spurs and the Blues face off within the Premier League on Monday on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Paul Merson left the Sky Sports activities panel shocked with a controversial predictionCredit score: Sky Sports activities
The North Londoners have been flying excessive this season as they’re prime of the desk due to a 10-match undefeated streak, which has seen them win a staggering eight occasions alongside the way in which.
The West Londoners, alternatively, have been struggling considerably with solely three wins out of 10 league matches of which they’ve misplaced 4.
That has seen Mauricio Pochettino’s aspect languishing in eleventh place this time period.
Nonetheless, Merson nonetheless doesn’t imagine Tottenham can beat Chelsea subsequent week.
Throughout his newest Sky Sports activities look, the pundit said Ange Postecoglou’s aspect will “have a go” and that can swimsuit the guests as it would permit them to seek out area for the counter-attack.
Merson instructed the panel: “Chelsea followers would moderately play them groups [who come at them].
“Groups that come to Chelsea and sit again, it’s a wrestle. I’m going and watch myself. Ten behind the ball.
“I’m extra assured about going to Tottenham on Monday than taking part in Brentford at dwelling. I’m.
“As a result of I do know Tottenham can have a go – I’m going Monday. I’d be shocked if Chelsea lose, I’d be shocked.”
Merson left the panel shocked together with his controversial take of the upcoming conflict.
Jamie Mackie replied: “You’d be shocked in the event that they misplaced?”
And Glenn Murray began to chuckle as he added: “Towards prime of the league?”
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Arsenal legend Merson can be “shocked” if Tottenham beat Chelsea
Danny Mills joined the dialog as he stated: “I believe you’re by yourself, Merse.”
Nonetheless, that didn’t daunt Merson as he doubled down on his daring evaluation insisting Tottenham are set for a special sort of stress.
Merson defined: “That is the primary time after a really, very very long time, imagine me, that Tottenham followers will likely be turning up anticipated to beat Chelsea.
“For the primary time in a very long time and they need to. Nevertheless it’s a special stress now. They should have a go.”