Paul Merson admits it is difficult to predict what results Tottenham will achieve on a week-to-week basis due to their inconsistency, but suggested they should record a relatively easy win against Luton Town
After Tottenham’s 4-0 win over Villa Park earlier this month, Spurs fans must have thought fourth place was theirs, given the momentum and confidence the team would gain from this result
However, Ange Postecoglou’s side were utterly humiliated a week later when Fulham tore them to pieces and suffered a 3-0 defeat, the first time the north London side had failed to score in the competition
a Premier League match this season
Although the international break has given players and fans alike time to get over their disappointment, there is no doubt that Postecoglou will want a reaction from his players when they take to the field Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday
Tottenham vs Luton Town score prediction Merson believes the Australian will get the answer he is looking for, helping Spurs to a comfortable win over Luton
The former Arsenal midfielder told Sportskeeda: “How do you beat Aston Villa 4-0 at Villa Park and then go on to be completely destroyed by Fulham in the next game
Tottenham is also a team that needs to find stability
The final scoreline in the defeat they suffered at Craven Cottage could have been a lot worse than 3-0
“I think Spurs’ journey has been so eventful that it is difficult to predict whether they will qualify for the Champions League next season or not
Their home record is poor and their lack of consistency on the field is not a habit that teams with Champions League ambitions can hope to adopt
“Ange Postecoglou’s people will probably recover this weekend
From Luton’s perspective, it will be a case of damage control when they visit Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday
£ Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Luton Town
Spurs Web Opinion Luton are fighting for their lives and will not make it easy for the home team
Tottenham could struggle against Luton Town
Merson pointed out that this is exactly the game where Tottenham sides of the past have come unstuck, but the pundit backed Postecoglou’s men to edge out Luton.
The Arsenal legend told sportskeeda : “This is a massive game for both teams. I didn’t think Luton would beat Everton away from home, but they pulled it off. I thought they would kick on from there, but they’ve lost their game against Burnley.
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