“Paul Merson Predicts Chelsea to Narrowly Defeat Tottenham in High-Stakes London Derby”
Chelsea face crucial test against struggling Spurs as top four hopes hang in the balance
In his latest column, Paul Merson has predicted a narrow 2-1 win for Chelsea when they host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Despite Chelsea’s poor form this season, Merson believes their London rivals’ struggles will allow the Blues to edge out a victory.
Merson acknowledges the high stakes for Chelsea in this encounter, saying, “This is Chelsea’s main game of the season. It’s definitely high stakes but still a fixture they are expected to win!” He added, “I’d be shocked if they don’t win this game. It’s a must-win game for them too.” With rivals Manchester City and Newcastle expected to win their matches, a Chelsea victory is crucial to keep their top-four ambitions alive.
Spurs, who have underperformed on the road, are struggling with injury concerns, particularly to key players like Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison. However, Merson points out that Spurs have been defensively solid away from home, which could make this a tense, hard-fought match.
Chelsea will welcome back Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, and Noni Madueke, but Marc Guiu and Omari Kellyman are still sidelined. Tottenham’s squad also faces uncertainties with Lucas Bergvall returning from illness, and several injuries affecting their attacking options.
The clash is set to be a pivotal moment for both clubs as they push for better positions in the Premier League table.
