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Paul Merson can take a bow after he silenced his sceptics as his ballsy prediction for Chelsea\u2019s trip to Tottenham Hotspur was proved right.<\/p>\n

Merson gave a bold prediction ahead of the clash on Monday which saw a stuttering Blues side head to the only unbeaten side left in the Premier League. The Sky Sports pundit backed Mauricio Pochettino to return to North London and come away with a result against the odds.<\/p>\n

And the former Arsenal midfielder proved to be spot on after Chelsea won 4-1 to end Spurs\u2019 unbeaten streak in a chaotic London derby littered with controversy – seeing Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie both sent off for the hosts.<\/p>\n

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Speaking on Soccer Saturday, Merson gave a ballsy prediction that Chelsea would take something away from the game, he said: \u201cAgainst both Liverpool and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were the better side in both games,\u201d Merson added. \u201cBoth teams had a go at Chelsea and that\u2019s why I feel the trip to Tottenham could be perfect for Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s game on for the Blues on Monday night. There is no question that Spurs will have a go at Chelsea.<\/p>\n

What did you make of Chelsea\u2019s win at Spurs? Let us know in the comments section.<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe way they are playing and sitting top of the league, they have no choice but to try and continue in the same vein they have in the opening 10 matches of the season. However, that plays into Chelsea\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n

\u201cNicolas Jackson is getting a bit of stick at the moment but he\u2019s quick and a threat on the counter. Then you\u2019ve got Raheem Sterling on the wing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe was brilliant against Arsenal and if he can reach that level again, he\u2019ll cause Spurs problems on the break. Cole Palmer brings the guile and he was different class in the first half against Brentford. Chelsea will be able to give this game a real go. I\u2019d be shocked if Chelsea lost at Spurs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not only was Merse right about the result, but his glowing praise of Jackson was vindicated after the striker scored his first hat-trick for the club after Palmer, another one of Merson\u2019s pre-match shouts, levelled the scores from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n

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