Paul Merson anticipates that Newcastle United will emerge victorious against Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park this Sunday.
Tottenham, buoyed by a commanding 4-0 win over Everton, will travel to Newcastle, with both teams vying for a top-four finish. This match promises to be a high-stakes encounter. Despite Tottenham’s recent form, Merson, the former Arsenal midfielder, has made an unexpected prediction in his column for Sportskeeda. He is backing Newcastle to claim the three points in front of their home supporters, capitalizing on their strong start to the season.
Merson stated, “Tottenham had a fantastic result when they beat Everton 4-0 last weekend, but I’m leaning towards Newcastle for this fixture. It’s a real test for Spurs, particularly as they are playing away from home. Historically, Tottenham has struggled in this particular away fixture, so there’s a psychological aspect to this match as well.”
He added, “The atmosphere at St James’ Park will be electric. Tottenham have a lot to lose in this game, and if they manage to come through it unscathed, it would be a significant boost for them. Their second-half performance against Leicester City didn’t impress me, and that’s why I believe Newcastle could win this encounter.”
Tottenham began their season with a modest 1-1 draw against newly-promoted Leicester City but bounced back strongly with a 4-0 win over Everton. Despite this, Merson expects Newcastle to prevail. He points out that Tottenham has faced difficulties in similar away games in the past, suggesting that they could face another tough challenge. The support from the Newcastle fans will add to the pressure on Spurs, making it even more challenging for them. Merson highlighted that Tottenham has a lot at stake in this fixture, and a win at St James’ Park would be a considerable positive outcome for them.
