Former England midfielder Paul Merson believes Manchester City can return to winning ways. When they host Spurs in the Premier League this weekend.
The Citizens are in a difficult time after losing four games in a row in all competitions before the international break. With the team preparing to host a tough opponent in the form of the Tottenham Hotspurs this Saturday.UFABET And Merson believes Pep Guardiola’s side can bounce back to victory.
“Manchester City have lost four games in a row. I would say that would never happen again in a million years! But here we are. They have a tough game this weekend against a tough opponent, Tottenham,” Merson said.
“But Spurs are still Spurs – who would have thought they would lose to Ipswich? It wouldn’t be a surprise if they got a good result here. As Manchester City haven’t been City for a while.”
“Since the draw with Newcastle, with the exception of victories over Slovan Bratislava and Sparta Prague, City have not lost to anyone like we have seen. I can’t imagine them losing five games in a row. Which is why I’m picking City to win here. But I guarantee it won’t be an easy win.”
For the result, Merson gave Manchester City a 2-1 win.