Paul Merson and Alan Shearer agree on Liverpool vs Chelsea prediction as two more say same thing
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Liverpool and Chelsea meet in a crucial Premier League clash at Anfield, with Champions League qualification on the line for the Reds with just three games remaining in the seasonPaul Merson has made his prediction for Liverpool's game against Chelsea(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Four pundits have unanimously tipped Liverpool to secure victory against Chelsea, with a Champions League berth still hanging in the balance.Despite suffering defeat to Manchester United last weekend, the Reds remain strong favourites to book their place back at Europe's top table next term. While he orchestrated an FA Cup semi-final triumph over Leeds in his maiden match, the inexperienced manager was powerless as Nottingham Forest departed Stamford Bridge victorious on Monday.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Bradley Barcola contact, Chelsea build-upREAD MORE: Arne Slot responds to Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk's comments on Liverpool standardsThe Blues have now endured six Premier League matches without tasting success, a run that has seen them plummet to ninth position, reports the Liverpool Echo.Here's what the pundits have predicted for today's game, with one side clearly holding the upper hand.Alan Shearer - Liverpool winAlan Shearer has criticized Chelsea's current state as "messy" while acknowledging Liverpool appears poised for a return to form.
Chelsea look a mess, don't they? It can't look past Liverpool to win this one, and that would secure Champions League football after what's been a really disappointing season for them.Alan Shearer can't see past the Reds(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)"Having watched Chelsea v Forest the other night, Chelsea were shocking, they were abysmal and there has to be a massive improvement from that, because you can't just turn it on and off.
I just don't know what to expect from Chelsea."Chris Sutton - Liverpool winChris Sutton believes the Reds will secure a Champions League spot next season and that the visitors will pose little threat at Anfield. Writing in his BBC Sport column, he said: "Liverpool still look like they will finish in the Champions League places even after their defeat by Manchester United last time out, but that result was the latest disappointment in what has been a poor season by their standards."Chelsea have bigger problems, however.