Paul Merson has weighed in ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s latest London derby, with the former Arsenal midfielder tipping Conor Gallagher to be the hero against West Ham United.

Given how poorly the first half of the campaign has gone, Tottenham Hotspur need a strong second half of the season.

Fourteenth after 21 games is never a good look for a manager at a club of Tottenham’s stature, but that is where Thomas Frank finds himself as he looks to turn things around.

Spurs have turned to the transfer market for solutions and have since secured the services of Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for £35 million, with the midfielder arriving to bolster a squad hit by inconsistency.

The former Chelsea man could be handed his debut after only a few days at the club, and we have already highlighted how Frank might deploy Gallagher in midfield against the Hammers.

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Paul Merson has now given his score prediction for Tottenham Hotspur against West Ham United, explaining why he believes Conor Gallagher could prove decisive in the London derby.

Writing for Sportskeeda, Merson outlined his view on the significance of the midfielder’s arrival and what it could mean for Spurs on derby day, saying: “You...