Paul Merson has predicted a convincing win for Tottenham when they face off against Southampton on Boxing Day.
“They absolutely ripped Burnley apart, considering what Burnley have been doing and considering they had not won away from home since September, it was a big result. Southampton have gone – no Charlie Austin, no Virgil van Dijk, so I cannot see anything other than a Tottenham win,” Merson said on the Sky Sports website.
In what will be a huge blow for the Saints, they are likely to be without key players. Charlie Austin is expected to miss the game after being charged with violent conduct for an incident that took place during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Huddersfield while defender Virgil Van Dijk will also miss out.
Spurs offered a perfect response to their thrashing at the hands of Manchester City last week by defeating Burnley 3-0 this weekend.
The win took them to fifth place on the Premiership standings and Harry Kane bagged a hat-trick during the match which allowed him to equal Alan Shearer’s record for most goals in a calendar year.
