Paul Merson and Chris Sutton on same page over Wolves vs Liverpool prediction
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Wolves(Image: Getty)Paul Merson and Chris Sutton are in total agreement about Liverpool’s trip to Wolves on Tuesday night, with the soccer pundits tipping Arne Slot’s men to continue their red-hot form.The Reds have put together a four-game win streak, including a 5-2 win at Anfield on Saturday against relegation strugglers, West Ham. Heading into Tuesday’s game at Molineux, Liverpool have been universally backed by ex-soccer stars Merson and Sutton, who believe the Reds will run out 2-1 winners, continuing their push for a top-four finish.READ MORE: Nnamdi Collins already made feelings clear on Liverpool transfer and Virgil van DijkREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer target makes agent change amid interest from 6 Premier League clubsMerson claimed in his Sportskeeda column that Wolves have turned a corner in their performances and pose a new threat not seen in the early stages of the 2025/26 season, when they were condemned to 20th place in the Premier League.
“Liverpool have won their past three league games and are right in the race for the top four,” Sutton said.“It feels like Arne Slot's side have turned a corner but Wolves have really picked up under Rob Edwards in recent weeks too.Cody Gakpo of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates Virgil van Dijk and Hugo Ekitike during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on February 28, 2026, in Liverpool, England.(Image: Getty)“I am not sure about this one. Everyone else will go for a Liverpool win, and I am going to have to do the same - but it will be closer than you think.”Slot and Co. will have to make do without Florian Wirtz, and it’s unclear how long the German international will be out of action.
But that timescale.”Addressing Liverpool’s busy week, Slot said: “It’s not unusual that we play three games in seven days for us. That’s probably the fourth or fifth time this season that we have to do this.Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, applauds the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on February 28, 2026, in Liverpool, England.