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Paul Merson: This is what will happen when Liverpool take on Watford
PAUL MERSON is backing Liverpool to get back to winning ways when they travel to Watford on Monday (8pm).
Paul Merson backs Liverpool to beat Watford
Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace last time out after former striker Christian Benteke bagged twice at Anfield.
And while Jurgen Klopp's men have been unpredictable this season, Merson reckons a Liverpool win is a no-brainer as Watford have nothing to play for.
Liverpool need to make up for Crystal Palace defeat
The Hornets, who sit 10th in the table on 40 points, lost 2-0 to 10-man Hull last Saturday.
Merson told Sky Sports: "When Liverpool play the likes of Man City away, I fancy them to get a draw or even more.
"But when they face teams like Watford, I'm not so sure.
Paul Merson reckons Walter Mazzarri's Watford have nothing left to play for this season
"That's been the problem with them this season. They are playing Watford and I'm having to think about it.
"Having said that, the Hornets are on their holidays. Hull had 10 men and beat them 2-0. If that doesn't say it all, nothing will."