Tottenham vs Fulham score predicted as Ange Postecoglou told of defensive concern

Tottenham will be hoping to build on their impressive 4-0 win to Manchester City when they face Fulham this weekend.

Ange Postecoglou's side go into the London derby in sixth place in the Premier League, with Fulham down in ninth. It's been an inconsistent season so far for the Lilywhites but most pundits believe Spurs should have enough quality to be victorious against Fulham.

Alan Shearer, speaking to Betfair, believes Postecoglou's squad should go on a decent run following that unbelievable Man City performance. The former Newcastle striker said: "Spurs will have too much at home, particularly after their win against Man City. The confidence they’ll take will go into the game this weekend, albeit they’ll have to do it without Vicario.

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"What Spurs have lacked is consistency. They get great results like the one against Man City and you look at the team and that performance and wonder how they can lose to Ipswich and Crystal Palace. That’s what Spurs’ problem has been.

"That result last weekend should give them the confidence to go on a long run now and consistently take points rather than being beaten by Ipswich. I think Spurs will have too much for Fulham, and they need to follow up that great result last weekend."

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton agrees with Shearer. Writing in his weekly BBC column, Sutton backed Tottenham to win 3-1 but did raise one particular defensive concern. He said: "I love watching Tottenham and what they do. They were missing Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero against Manchester City last week but went to Etihad Stadium, played brilliantly and kept a clean sheet too.

"The big worry for Spurs is that Guglielmo Vicario got injured in that game. Fraser Forster is an excellent goalkeeper who has had a great career but he is not renowned for being brilliant with his feet. Forster can appear a bit clunky on the ball, a little bit like I did when I played for Chelsea, and that could be an issue because of the way Ange Postecoglou wants Spurs to play.

"Fulham were on the opposite end of a four-goal scoreline at home to Wolves last weekend but, going off what I have seen from them this season, that is likely to be a one-off. The Cottagers have scored in every game this season apart from their opening-weekend defeat at Old Trafford, and they will be dangerous here too. So, I don't think this will be easy for Spurs but if their forwards play like they did against City, they will come out on top again."

Mark Lawrenson also backed Tottenham to secure another vital three points in their quest to finish in the top four. In his weekly Paddy Power column, the former Liverpool man said: "I know what they’re like but you have to back Tottenham after they destroyed Manchester City 4-0 last week. This will be another good game, quite a lot of the fixtures this week look like good contests. Fulham are well coached but Spurs are good at home. Tottenham 2-1 Fulham."