Merson, Shearer, and Sutton agree: Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool will have only one outcome. The pundits have made their predictions ahead of Liverpool's trip to Nottingham Forest, with high stakes for European qualification and relegation battles. The East Midlands side, under new manager Vitor Pereira, started strongly with a 3-0 win over Turkish giants Fenerbahce in Istanbul. However, they've struggled since, languishing in 17th place after qualifying for European competition for the first time in 30 years. Former Everton boss Sean Dyche was dismissed last week after a 0-0 draw against Wolves, who have won only one league game all season. Liverpool, too, have faced a comedown from their 20th top-flight league title last season. They are now 16 points behind Arsenal and face a fight to retain their Champions League status. When the two teams meet at the City Ground on Sunday, both sets of supporters will be eager for three points. So, what are the pundits saying? Paul Merson, an Arsenal legend, predicts a 0-2 win for Liverpool, citing their recent dominance over Sunderland and the settled nature of their line-up. Chris Sutton, a former Blackburn Rovers striker, predicts a 0-1 win for Liverpool, highlighting Forest's goal-scoring issues and Liverpool's recent form. Alan Shearer, Sutton's strike partner and all-time Premier League top scorer, also predicts a Liverpool win, citing their recent form and the reception they'll receive at the City Ground. However, he believes it will be a close game, with both teams fighting for survival.
