Merson reveals why Bournemouth are tough test for Liverpool Paul Merson believes that Bournemouth will provide Liverpool with a tough test in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday. Sky Sports pundit Merson thinks the first 20 minutes will be particularly crucial due to “nerves”, especially after Manchester City leapfrogged the Reds at the top of the table following a 2-0 win at Everton on Wednesday night. Successive draws for Jurgen Klopp’s men have seen them surrender their seven-point lead at the summit, and Merson thinks nerves will play a part on Merseyside. ““Bournemouth are poor away from home and I see Liverpool winning this game, but it is also a dangerous game for them the way the visitors play,” he told Sky Sports. “They are a little bit like Crystal Palace, they will hit you on the break and are quick, and Liverpool struggle with that. “And with all the nerves that are going on now, the first 20 minutes will be very, very important. So, a big game.” Liverpool, meanwhile, posted a record-breaking £125million profit before tax last year – even after spending £190million on new players. Read the full story here… Get the latest personalised Reds products on our new TEAMtalk Liverpool shop! The post Merson reveals why Bournemouth are tough test for Liverpool appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Paul Merson believes that Bournemouth will provide Liverpool with a tough test in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Saturday.

Sky Sports pundit Merson thinks the first 20 minutes will be particularly crucial due to “nerves”, especially after Manchester City leapfrogged the Reds at the top of the table following a 2-0 win at Everton on Wednesday night.

Successive draws for Jurgen Klopp’s men have seen them surrender their seven-point lead at the summit, and Merson thinks nerves will play a part on Merseyside.

““Bournemouth are poor away from home and I see Liverpool winning this game, but it is also a dangerous game for them the way the visitors play,” he told Sky Sports.

“They are a little bit like Crystal Palace, they will hit you on the break and are quick, and Liverpool struggle with that.

“And with all the nerves that are going on now, the first 20 minutes will be very, very important. So, a big game.”

Liverpool, meanwhile, posted a record-breaking £125million profit before tax last year – even after spending £190million on new players. Read the full story here…

 

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