Paul Merson believes that Tottenham might be in for a shock if they are expecting an easy game at Kenilworth Road, remarking that Luton Town will go direct and make it really difficult for the away side.
Spurs go into Saturday’s game full of confidence, having picked up four points from their last two games against Arsenal and Liverpool.
While they were the undisputed underdogs in those matches, they will now have to deal with the added pressure of all three points on Saturday, especially now that many see Ange Postecoglou’s men as one of the favorites to finish. into the top four.
The Lilywhites have some injuries, currently sidelined are Manor Solomon, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon, Rodrigo Bentacnur, Giovani Lo Celso and Brennan Johnson (The Athletic).
Tottenham could struggle against Luton Town
Merson pointed out that this is a game where sides of Tottenham’s past have come apart, but the pundit has backed Postecoglou’s men to beat Luton.
The Arsenal legend told Sportskeeda: “It’s a massive game for both teams. I didn’t think Luton would beat Everton away but they did. I thought they would go on from there but they lost their game against Burnley.
“Over the years, Tottenham have been relegated after every good result. They are known for winning multiple games and then losing when no one expects them to win. It’s a massive game for them – if they win here they could go top of the league.
“Luton don’t have the biggest pitch in the world but they do get forward to get the ball into the box. This is going to be a difficult game, but I’m backing Tottenham to come away with all three points.”
Prediction: Luton Town 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur.
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Early kick-offs on Saturday can often prove quite difficult, especially away from home. Luton come into this game in good spirits and we certainly cannot afford to take them lightly.
Postecoglou will demand that his players match their opponents for effort and intensity so that their quality can shine through.
