‘Really mean that’ – Paul Merson and Chris Sutton agree on outcome of Sunderland clash vs Liverpool<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunderland will head to Merseyside on Wednesday night for a Premier League clash with Liverpool, and pundits Paul Merson and Chris Sutton are both predicting a defeat for the Black Cats at Anfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunderland travel north buoyed by their dramatic 3\u20132 comeback win over Bournemouth at the weekend, overturning a two-goal deficit at the Stadium of Light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liverpool, meanwhile, steadied themselves after a disappointing stretch of just three wins in 12 matches by claiming a 2\u20130 victory against West Ham at the London Stadium. Record signing Alexander Isak scored his first Premier League goal for the Reds in that match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Merson and Sutton believe Arne Slot\u2019s struggling side will build on that positive result with another three points in mid-week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul Merson\u2019s prediction for Liverpool vs. Sunderland<\/strong> Merson also argued that Mohamed Salah should remain on the bench, insisting the forward was dropped for a reason and that Slot should not select players based on past reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He believes Liverpool will finish inside the top four and expects them to secure another victory on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chris Sutton\u2019s view on Liverpool vs. Sunderland<\/strong> He stated that Regis Le Bris\u2019 team are more than capable of an upset and could surprise Liverpool at Anfield\u2014but ultimately still tipped the home side to prevail, suggesting Liverpool cannot afford a repeat of their lacklustre performances in recent home matches against Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson backed Liverpool to win 2\u20131. He praised Sunderland\u2019s impressive display against Bournemouth but said the Anfield hosts should still be favourites. He added that Isak would be relieved to have finally opened his scoring account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sutton also forecast a 2\u20131 home win when speaking to BBC Sport. He admitted he incorrectly predicted Liverpool would lose to West Ham and supported the decision to leave Salah out, reiterating that no player is exempt from being dropped. Sutton also acknowledged he underestimated Sunderland last weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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