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Merson makes shock Brentford v Spurs prediction and says ‘unbelievable’ Bees man can hurt Conte
Former England midfielder Paul Merson has predicted the result of Tottenham’s trip to face Brentford this weekend for
It is another big weekend in the chase for the top four, with Arsenal taking on Manchester United before Tottenham travel across London for their game.
Merson says that former Spurs man Christian Eriksen could come back to haunt his old club and has predicted a second straight loss for Antonio Conte’s men.
Merson’s prediction
“Brentford are on a run in the Premier League, and they’re playing very well. Tottenham cannot afford to underestimate them. Brentford won at Watford, and they were brilliant against Chelsea.
“This could be a tough game for Tottenham. Don’t get me wrong – Spurs have the ammunition to win this game as well. Brentford have nothing to lose, however, and that makes them very dangerous. If Arsenal do win their game, Tottenham will need to make sure they don’t lose.
“Christian Eriksen has been unbelievable for Brentford. Tottenham are his former employers, and he could haunt them and keep them from a Champions League spot this weekend. Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Tottenham.”
It almost seems set up for Eriksen to score or lay on a goal against his old club, who also want to sign him back in the summer.
Spurs need to recover from their abject defeat to Brighton last time out and they will have to be up for this game.
Arsenal could put the pressure on beforehand, or United could open the race up for the top four again, and Spurs will know the landscape before kick-off.