Paul Merson makes early prediction in the tense North London derby between Arsenal vs Spurs.
In a highly anticipated matchup, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are poised to engage in a pivotal north London derby this Sunday, marking one of the most significant clashes between the two rivals in recent memory.
Known for their intense encounters, this weekend’s fixture carries immense weight for both sides.
Tottenham finds themselves precariously clinging to their Premier League top-four aspirations, trailing six points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa with two games in hand.
Conversely, Arsenal currently holds the top spot in the table, albeit with Manchester City looming closely behind.
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The outcome of this match could significantly shape the trajectory of each team’s season, with the losing side facing a considerable setback in their hopes for success.
As anticipation mounts, numerous pundits have offered their insights and predictions for the showdown.
Among them, Sky Sports pundit and Arsenal icon Paul Merson has weighed in, unsurprisingly backing his former club for victory in what promises to be a captivating and decisive encounter.
Paul Merson’s via Sky Sports.
“This has to be one of the biggest north London derbies for 20 years. This is a huge football match.
“I expect Arsenal to win this game because Tottenham will play gung-ho football, almost saying you have a shot and then we have a shot.
“That won’t work against Arsenal – they’ve got better players than Tottenham. They’re a better team, more of a unit and they’ll win the football match.
“Manchester City will have to stay perfect in their remaining games to win the Premier League title.
“When you look at the three remaining games, Arsenal would be devastated after responding the way they have to the Bayern Munich defeat if they couldn’t get it over the line against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Everton.
“I can’t see anything but an Arsenal win knowing how Tottenham like to play. They just open the game up and say, ‘we’ll see who can score more goals’. That will be so hard to do against Arsenal, who are a far superior football team.”
