'Blown away': Paul Merson predicts result of Tottenham v Brighton clash

Paul Merson has shared his prediction for Saturday’s Premier League meeting between Tottenham and Brighton (Sportskeeda).

Spurs will be hoping to make it five Premier League wins in a row in the day’s early Premier League kickoff.

Tottenham have won six of their last seven in the top flight, with four of those by four or more goals.

One of those was last time out, with Spurs hammering Aston Villa 4-0 on their own patch.

Only title-chasing Liverpool are in better form than Tottenham over the last six games.

However, Brighton will be feeling confident too, following their win in north London last time out.

The Seagulls were in a poor run of form, but ran out 2-1 winners away at Arsenal on Saturday.

“A few hurdles”

Merson feels Tottenham’s win over Villa wasn’t as impressive as the scoreline suggests and feels people are getting “carried away”.

Nonetheless, he reckons Antonio Conte’s charges will have just enough to get over the line against Graham Potter’s side.

“Brighton stunned Arsenal last week and could do with a similar performance this week.

“Tottenham could face a few hurdles against Brighton this weekend, but I’m still going to back them to win this game.

“Everyone’s getting a bit carried away with Spurs at the moment.

“They were blown away in the first half against Aston Villa.

“They’re still in the top-four race at the moment, but it isn’t done and dusted.

“They have a few tough matches ahead and will need a victory here.”

In terms of team news, Tottenham have been handed a blow in Matt Doherty having been ruled out for the season.

Brighton, meanwhile, have no fresh injury concerns.