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Alex Milne

Dimitar Berbatov makes north London derby prediction - and it's ominous for Arsenal

Dimitar Berbatov has predicted a win for his former side Tottenham in the North London Derby this weekend.

Following a poor run of form Spurs have turned things around in recent weeks, and have now won their last five games in a row in all competitions and reignited their hopes of finishing in the top four.

Arsenal, meanwhile, disappointingly drew their last Premier League game 1-1 with Burnley, and their chances of sealing European football for next season are fading.

Speaking to Betfair, Berbatov stated his belief that Spurs' front three will prove to be too much for the Gunners' shaky defence at the Emirates on Sunday, and predicted a 3-1 win for Jose Mourinho's side.

Dimitar Berbatov thinks Harry Kane and co will put Arsenal to the sword again on Sunday (Pool via REUTERS)

"Son, Kane and Bale will cause problems for Arsenal as they just concede goals," Berbatov said.

"I will go with Spurs. I played with Bale early on in his career and when you play with other great players, you know how to understand each other, so it’s no surprise for me to see how well that front three is doing."

Berbatov also sees a win for another of his former clubs, Manchester United - but does not think they will have things all their own way against West Ham.

"West Ham are flying, but Man United need to maintain the momentum from the Man City game," he continued.

"They will be disappointed with conceding against Milan so late on in the Europa League, which just shows that you have to be concentrated and focused for the full match, they will have to do the same against West Ham.

"I think it will be Man United who will get the three points here."

And somewhat surprisingly, Berbatov expects Fulham to hold Manchester City to a draw at Craven Cottage.

He added: "If Fulham win that, imagine they beat Liverpool and then Man City and then stay up – Scott Parker would be manager of the season.

Fulham will be out to cause another upset against Manchester City after beating Liverpool (Phil Noble/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

"I will go out on a limb and support Fulham and think this game will be a draw and help United get closer to the title."

Berbatov's Premier League predictions

Leeds 0-2 Chelsea

Crystal Palace 2-1 West Brom

Everton 3-1 Burnley

Fulham 2-2 Man City

Southampton 2-0 Brighton

Leicester 3-0 Sheff Utd

Arsenal 1-3 Tottenham

Man Utd 3-2 West Ham

Wolves 1-3 Liverpool

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