Paul Merson has suggested Nottingham Forest's Premier League clash with AFC Bournemouth today is a 'cup final' for both sides.
The Reds have suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of Tottenham and Manchester City. Harry Kane's double at the City Ground last weekend handed Spurs all three points before Erling Haaland's hat-trick set Pep Guardiola's side on their way to a 6-0 victory.
Bournemouth sit below the Reds on goal difference and come into today's game on the back of four league games without a win. Wednesday's 0-0 home draw with Wolves put an end to three straight defeats - including a 9-0 loss that resulted in Scott Parker losing his job.
