Tottenham are set to resume Premier League action with a challenging home fixture against Aston Villa on November 26, Sunday.
Despite an impressive unbeaten streak in their first 10 games, Spurs faced setbacks in their last two matches, slipping from the pinnacle to the fourth spot just ahead of the international break.
The initial euphoria under Ange Postecoglou's management is now met with the reality of adversity after consecutive defeats to Chelsea and Wolves.
The North London outfit, keen on returning to their winning form, face a formidable challenge against Unai Emery's Villa, a side performing exceptionally well and positioned within striking distance of the top spot.
Ahead of the meeting, pundit Paul Merson has shared his weekly prediction via Sportskeeda.
"There are about five Premier League teams that are fighting for a spot in Europe this season and Spurs are one of them. Tottenham are still a very good team even with their injuries. Save for that mad few minutes at the end of the game against Wolves, Spurs did well in that game."
"As for Aston Villa, it’s hard to finish in the top four with an away record like theirs. They have to go to Tottenham and ensure they don’t get beaten there. As things stand, they are putting themselves under too much pressure to do it all at Villa Park. But that bubble will burst soon when the big teams come around to visit. It’ll be a massive result for whoever wins this game."
"The international break could be a bit of an equalizer and I think the points will be shared here."
Paul Merson's score prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 1 Aston Villa
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