Paul Merson is a marmite-like figure as a pundit and is known for making bold statements or predictions, just like he did for Manchester United vs.
Liverpool.Erik ten Hag went into the game on Sunday at Old Trafford with a lot of pressure on his shoulders after Manchester United lost to Brighton last time out.
On the other hand, Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot had made a 100% start, but this was supposed to be his biggest test yet.But when the full-time whistle blew at Old Trafford, Liverpool had outclassed Manchester United 3-0 and Slot had properly announced himself to his new supporters.
Before the game, many were unsure what to expect from this fixture because of Manchester United’s inconsistencies and the fact this was Slot’s first foray at this level.
But Merson was pretty clear about what was going to happen and he told Sky Sports that ‘I can’t see Manchester United losing this fixture’ and how they were ‘unlucky’ the week before at Brighton.
So, when Liverpool won, fans couldn’t wait to pile it on Merson and get his reaction to getting his prediction horribly wrong because it was night and day between the two teams.Merson held his hands up on Twitter and admitted that he ‘got this one wrong for sure’ and, in the end, it was ‘men v boys’.
This is what the former double-winner at Arsenal had to say on social media.Liverpool outclass Manchester United“Got this one wrong for sure,” admitted Merson. “Complete dominance from Liverpool and well-deserved 3 points.“When’s the men’s game? Cause that game was men v boys.
Liverpool Premier League title challenge?Liverpool narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season and would have been annoyed that they blew up towards the end.But one of the reasons behind that was the drop in form of Mohmed Salah, after he returned from injury, and the fact that key players visited the treatment room on many occasions.
If they can avoid those troubles again, then could there be a surprise title challenge from Slot in his first season in charge?Salah is hitting serious form for Liverpool and in what looks like his final season at the club, he is still performing like he did when he won every trophy under Jurgen Klopp.
