Paul Merson makes bold Liverpool statement in Man City warning - 'I can’t believe I’m saying this'

Paul Merson believes Liverpool can pick up their first league win away at Manchester City in nearly 10 years.

Paul Merson believes Manchester City have 'no chance' of getting a result at home against Liverpool

The Reds make the short trip across the north west to take on Pep Guardiola's side, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.

The Reds make the short trip across the north west to take on Pep Guardiola's side, hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League.

Arne Slot's men were forced to settle for another draw away from home after coming from behind to earn a point at Aston Villa.

Liverpool currently have an eight-point lead, but their advantage could be reduced to five points should Arsenal overcome West Ham United at home.

The Reds head to the Etihad Stadium looking to pick up their first win in the league since 2015 but come up against a wounded City side after a torrid title defence and their Champions League exit

Merson

"It was an embarrassing night at the Bernabeu for Manchester City [on Wednesday],"

"If you were watching that game and you had no idea it was City playing, you wouldn’t think it was a champion team.

"It was unwatchable at times because they were miles off it.

“When they won 4-0 against Newcastle, some people thought they were back but that’s not true and they know it now.”

"I think Liverpool will rip City apart here. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but that’s just what I feel. City have no chance. If Liverpool fail to win, they will be extremely disappointed.

"City looked extremely slow against Real Madrid and considering how Liverpool play, the Reds will be too quick for Pep Guardiola’s men.

"Liverpool should start Diogo Jota, with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah either side of him. Jota can drop into midfield and allow the others to make runs.

"Erling Haaland potentially missing out on this game is a bonus for Liverpool.

“But I wouldn’t be worried even if he played because they have Virgil van Dijk.

"City’s new signing Nico Gonzalez looked slow and laboured in that loss against Real Madrid, while Omar Marmoush never touched the ball for major parts of the game.

"I felt sorry for Marmoush because he’s better off playing alongside Haaland in my opinion.

“A win for Liverpool here would be the end of Arsenal’s title hopes. Once they beat City, I expect Liverpool to win against Newcastle and Southampton.”

"Now that’s 13 points out of a possible 15 against arguably three of the top six teams in the league. That is champion mentality in my opinion. Prediction: Manchester City 1-3 Liverpool."