Paul Merson Makes Defiant Tottenham Prediction, Claims “Not Even a 16–0 Win Over Fulham” Would Sway His Opinion

Paul Merson Delivers Bold Tottenham Score Forecast, Insists “Even a 16–0 Win Over Fulham” Won’t Change His View

Paul Merson has delivered a blunt assessment of Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their upcoming clash with Fulham, insisting that no scoreline — not even a 16–0 demolition — would be enough to alter his doubts about Spurs’ current trajectory.

Speaking in his latest column, the former Arsenal midfielder said Tottenham remain far too inconsistent to be considered serious contenders, regardless of how emphatically they respond this weekend.

> “Tottenham could beat Fulham 16–0 and I still wouldn’t change my mind,” Merson stated.
“I don’t trust them at the moment. One performance doesn’t wipe away the problems we’ve been seeing for weeks.”

Merson highlighted Spurs’ defensive fragility and unpredictable midfield balance as key concerns, warning that any dominant result would only mask deeper issues that require solving if the club hope to stay competitive in the Premier League race.

Tottenham, who have endured a turbulent spell marked by mixed results and growing pressure, head into the Fulham fixture needing points — and momentum. But Merson believes supporters shouldn’t be fooled even if a big scoreline arrives.

> “Spurs need consistency, not one explosion of goals,” he added.
“Until they show that over a run of matches, I’m not buying into the hype.”