Alan Shearer has 'no confidence' in final Liverpool prediction of the season
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool is all but guaranteed Champions League qualification heading into its final game of the season against Brentford, but Alan Shearer isn't too confident about the RedsAlan Shearer has made his prediction for Liverpool's final game of the season against Brentford(Image: Getty Images)Alan Shearer has admitted he has “no confidence” in his final prediction for Liverpool this season, despite backing the Reds to beat Brentford.Arne Slot’s side finally brings an end to its turbulent campaign on Sunday as it hosts the Bees on what is set to be an emotional day at Anfield.The occasion will see Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson play their final games for the club as they bring the curtain down on their nine-year spells at Liverpool - although there is some debate among pundits over whether the former should even play after his recent outburst on social media.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Alisson decision, Diomande latest, Brentford team newsREAD MORE: Liverpool closing in on new appointment as Arne Slot future becomes clearerThe Reds have all but secured Champions League qualification ahead of their final game, although there is still a very slim chance it could be snatched away from them by Bournemouth, while there is still the possibility of a playoff for fifth should Liverpool lose and the Cherries win by a big margin.As for Brentford, a win would give Keith Andrews’ side a chance of qualifying for the Europa League, depending on results elsewhere. Shearer though doesn’t see the Bees picking up any points at Anfield - although he isn’t all that sure.“There's a bit of jeopardy for Brentford, isn't there?” Shearer told Betfair.Liverpool is all but guaranteed Champions League qualification heading into its final game(Image: DARREN STAPLES, AFP via Getty Images)“And I guess Liverpool, with the goal difference that they have they will sneak over the line when it comes to Champions League football next year, but they have to sign off in style after what's been a terrible season for Liverpool been.“I've got no confidence in saying this, but I'm going to say Liverpool to win.
Only because they're at home and it's the last game of the season.”Slot and his players though know that just a point will definitely do the job, although the Dutchman goes into the final fixture under increasing pressure.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Fans have been showing signs of losing patience in Slot in recent games, although all the signs point to him keeping his job for next season, with plans already underway for what could be another busy summer.“I think we would like to give our fans a nice way of ending the season, because there have been far too many disappointments this season for us – and with us, I mean the club, so that includes the fans and that includes us as a staff and players as well,” Slot said in his pre-match press conference on Friday."So, we want to end, of course, with a win, knowing that Brentford is playing for something really important for them as well."But that's where our main focus has been on after the Villa game – to be in the best possible place for Sunday."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlan Shearer