Tottenham Hotspur are set to host former boss Nuno Espírito Santo in the Premier League this weekend as struggling his Nottingham Forest side prepare to visit North London.
Going into the game, Ange Postecoglou & Co. would be looking to put the memories of the mid-week rain-soaked draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium to bed. Spurs dropped two points against the Hammers but thankfully Aston Villa also came undone against Manchester City, keeping us within touching distance of the fourth spot.
This could indeed be the opportune moment for Tottenham to reclaim a spot in the top four, especially considering that Aston Villa will soon have the Europa League fixtures to contend with. Looking ahead, Spurs’ upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United offer favorable opportunities. The anticipation is higher for the former fixture, given Tottenham’s recent success against Forest.
In the reverse fixture, Tottenham secured three points with a splendid Richarlison header just before halftime and a goal from Dejan Kulusevski. Spurs supporters will be hopeful for a similar outcome when the two teams meet again at home on Sunday.
Chris Sutton’s Predictions: Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest
For the visitors, securing three points against Fulham in the midweek fixture was significant and could have a considerable impact on their season. However, it would be a significant upset if they were to leave N17 with any points this weekend. Former Celtic player Chris Sutton echoed this sentiment in his Premier League predictions (h/t BBC), where he forecasted a 4-1 victory for Tottenham, as reported by BBC Sport.
Indeed, Tottenham fans would likely welcome such a prediction with enthusiasm as they head to the stadium on Sunday. A convincing victory with four goals scored would not only boost morale but also set the team up nicely for their subsequent fixture against Newcastle United.
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