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Tottenham have a tricky clash against Everton this weekend, but what are the pundits expecting from this one?
Spurs will want to step things up here, but they know they will come up against a firm Toffees side that is yet to lose in the new stadium. Ahead of the game, we have rounded up the predictions from Metro;’s Alan Shearer, SportsKeeda’s Paul Merson and BBC Sport’s Chris Sutton
Alan Shearer
“Spurs have had to travel, so I guess from that perspective it will be a tough one. Jack Grealish will be back for Everton – they missed him last week at City.
“I think with Everton at home it’s difficult to go against them, even if it’s against a Champions League team. I just think with Spurs playing a really tough game in Monaco, then travelling to Everton is tough so I’m going to go for a home win. Prediction – Everton win.”
Paul Merson
“Tottenham still have that 'Spursy' mentality in them, don't they? They got a late draw against struggling Wolves, were lucky again in the draw vs Bodo/Glimt, won at Leeds but then got the lead versus Aston Villa before losing that game last weekend! Even in the Champions League game against Monaco on Wednesday night, they were held to a draw and conceded many chances.
“Everton started well but have hit a blip now. They need a result and they need it quick. Jack Grealish returning to the team will make a difference, and he will cause Spurs problems. But the problem for Everton is that they don't have a centre-forward! No disrespect to Beto, but he's not good enough to win games for Everton.
“Tottenham perform better when the spotlight is not on them. But it will be the opposite here because they need to get back to winning ways. I think this will be an entertaining draw. Prediction: Everton 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur.”
Chris Sutton
“Tottenham have become a more versatile side under Thomas Frank, able to set up to suit the opposition, but I don't feel as if they are ever clinical enough in the final third. It is a similar story with Everton. I always feel they have a goal in them, just not from the centre-forward, whether it is Beto or Thierno Barry leading their attack.
“It must be frustrating for Toffees manager David Moyes but being realistic who can they attract, or afford, who would make a difference up front? All of that makes me think this is going to be a tight game, and I don't think there will be a winner. Prediction: 1-1.”
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