Alan Shearer makes 'messy' prediction for Liverpool vs Tottenham with Paul Merson in agreement

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlan ShearerLiverpool hosts Tottenham this weekend in the Premier League, with Alan Shearer predicting that things could get "messy" for Igor Tudor's struggling side at AnfieldSoccer pundit Alan Shearer.(Image: Simon Stacpoole/Offside via Getty Images)Alan Shearer thinks things could get "messy" for Tottenham against Liverpool this weekend, with most pundits agreed on a comfortable win for the Reds at Anfield.Chasing a spot in the Champions League next season, Liverpool hosts a Spurs side hovering above the relegation zone with both sides in need of the points following below-par campaigns. Arne Slot's men need to finish inside the top five places, while Igor Tudor could be fired four games into his Tottenham career if he loses heavily on Sunday."I have no confidence whatsoever in Spurs," Shearer told Betfair.

If Liverpool score early, then Spurs could capitulate.READ MORE: Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates including Alisson amid fresh Alexander Isak updateREAD MORE: Liverpool legend spots Arne Slot's 'biggest problem' as blunt Mohamed Salah point made"The size of the game for Tottenham — I know Liverpool have got a huge game against Galatasaray which they have to get through and win — but the magnitude of this for Tottenham is incredible. They will get the Liverpool game out of the way before making a decision on Tudor.

If Tottenham lose at Anfield, I will be shocked if Tudor is still in charge of the team for next weekend's massive relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest."I'm expecting Arne Slot to go with his best team for this game. It's not impossible that Spurs scramble a win here because Arne Slot's side were lousy in Turkey on Tuesday."Liverpool.com says: There is no excuse for the Reds this weekend.