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<\/p>\nARSENAL legend Paul Merson would be "shocked" if Premier League leaders Tottenham BEAT struggling Chelsea.<\/p>\n
Spurs and the Blues face off in the Premier League on Monday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.<\/p>\n
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The North Londoners have been flying high this season and are top of the table thanks to a ten-match unbeaten streak, which has seen them win a staggering eight times along the way.<\/p>\n
The West Londoners, on the other hand, have been struggling significantly with only three wins out of ten league matches, of which they have lost four.<\/p>\n
That has seen Mauricio Pochettino's side left languishing in 11th place.<\/p>\n
However, Merson still doesn't believe Tottenham can beat Chelsea next week.<\/p>\n
During his latest Sky Sports appearance, the pundit stated Ange Postecoglou's side will "have a go" and that will suit the visitors as it will allow them to find space for the counter-attack.<\/p>\n Merson told the panel: "Chelsea fans would rather play them teams [who come at them].<\/p>\n \u201cTeams that come to Chelsea and sit back, it\u2019s a struggle. I go and watch myself. Ten behind the ball.<\/p>\n \u201cI am more confident about going to Tottenham on Monday than playing Brentford at home. I am. <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/newspress-collage-24518583-1698230563571.jpg\")
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