Paul Merson and Chris Sutton disagree on Tottenham vs Bournemouth prediction

Arsenal hero Paul Merson has delivered his prediction for Tottenham's Premier League clash against Bournemouth. Spurs currently sit fifth in the table, one point behind fourth-placed Manchester City, albeit Pep Guardiola's side have played one fewer match.

The Lillywhites will be desperate to get back to winning ways after enduring a torrid time at the Amex Stadium on Thursday night, losing 4-2 to Brighton & Hove Albion in a match that saw them trailing by four goals before two late finishes that sparred some. blushes. Next up for the north Londoners is a home fixture against Bournemouth on Sunday, with the Cherries the most in-form team in the English top-flight at this moment in time.

Andoni Iraola's men have won six of their last seven outings, drawing the other — now up to 12th in the standings. Ahead of their clash against Tottenham. Merson has given his predictions, forecasting a stalemate on Sunday afternoon.

He told Sportskeeda: «Tottenham have turned it around in recent weeks and have got some key players back from injuries, but Bournemouth are absolutely flying at the moment, making this one of the most exciting games of the Premier League weekend. In fact, this is a bit of a nightmare game for Tottenham, as this is the worst time to face the Cherries.

»Cristian Romero is out for a month and Micky van de Ven is yet to return from his injury, so Ange Postecoglou's side might struggle at the back against an in-form Dominik Solanke. He has really come into his own and his confidence is sky-high at the moment, but I think interested clubs might wait until the end of the season to take a punt on him.

«He's been around for a while and has finally made his mark in the Premier League, so I'm really happen for him.»

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