Paul Merson has predicted Tottenham's result against Norwich this weekend as the fight for Champions League football goes to the final day.
Spurs travel to Carrow Road knowing a point will guarantee them Champions League football next season due to the Lilywhites' superior goal difference over Arsenal. The Gunners host Everton but Mikel Arteta will be without a few key players including Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney.
Arsenal will be relying on the £2million incentive for Norwich that would see them earn more prize money for finishing 19th in the league, rather than 20th and rock bottom where they currently sit heading into the game on Sunday. Watford occupy the 19th position but face a tough game away to Chelsea meaning should Norwich pick up a result against Spurs, Dean Smith's side could earn an extra £2million in prize money ahead of their season back in the Championship.
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Former Arsenal player and SkySports pundit Paul Merson has given his prediction ahead of Spurs' game against Norwich this weekend. Speaking to SportsKeeda, Merson said: "It's probably a strange thing to say because Norwich are rock bottom and were the first team to suffer relegation, but they always have their moments in football matches.
"They were battered 3-0 by Leicester last time out, but they had a lot of good chances to score in the first half. If they can put away some of the chances they create, there could be a bit of drama, but the way they approach games could play into Tottenham's hands.
"I'll only say one thing - if Spurs can't beat Norwich City on the last day of the season with a place in the Premier League top four at stake, what's the point of them being in the UEFA Champions League in the first place?"
Son Heung-min is currently vying for the Premier League golden boot with the South Korea international just a single goal behind Liverpool's Mohamed Salah heading into the final day. Salah picked up a knock in the FA Cup final win over Chelsea last weekend and is a doubt for the Reds' game against Wolves, and Merson thinks the prize could be shared this season.
"Son Heung-Min and Mohamed Salah are going head-to-head for the Golden Boot, I have a funny feeling they might end up sharing it!"
The SkySports pundit predicts that Spurs will narrowly win 2-1 at Carrow Road, sealing Champions League football for next season ahead of his former club and north London rivals Arsenal. As for the Gunners game against Everton, Merson believes his former side will pick up a comfortable 3-0 win on the final day of the Premier League season.
Prediction: Norwich City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
