Paul Merson has predicted that Nottingham Forest will suffer a 3-0 thrashing against East Midlands rivals Leicester City on Monday night.
The Reds head into the Premier League clash on the back of four straight defeats prior to the international break. They've suffered back-to-back 3-2 defeats after being ahead against Bournemouth and Fulham.
They face Brendan Rodgers' side who sit at the foot of the league table after losing six of their opening seven games of the 2022/23 season.
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Giving his predictions to Sportskeeda, Merson has insisted Steve Cooper's side will be the victim of a 3-0 defeat at the King Power Stadium on Monday. He said: "What a game this is! It's another big Premier League derby. These two teams haven't played against each other in the top flight in well over 20 years. Leicester are all over the place defensively, but they're still brilliant going forward.
"I know that people worry for Leicester City, but I think they'll be all right. They've bought nothing in the transfer window at a time when Premier League clubs have spent more money than they have in a long time.
"I'd stick with Brendan Rodgers even if he does lose this game, because he's a top manager. It's a matter of perspective for Leicester this season - they've lost two of their best players in Wesley Fofana and Kasper Schmeichel. Schmeichel, in particular, has saved them points in the past. Their goalkeeper at the moment isn't saving points - he's giving them away.
"Leicester have scored goals consistently in the Premier League. Even if both teams go gung-ho, I don't see how Nottingham Forest are going to outscore Brendan Rodgers' side. I don't see anything but a Leicester win here."
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