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Paul Merson makes brutal Jesse Lingard remark as he makes Nottingham Forest vs Fulham prediction

Paul Merson has delivered his prediction ahead of Nottingham Forest's match with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

The Reds will be keen to extend their unbeaten run to six league games, after securing a 1-0 victory over Leeds United at the City Ground.

Fulham meanwhile, haven't won in their last three league games, but did beat Forest 3-2 at the City Ground in September, and Merson feels the Whites have been 'outstanding' this season.

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"Fair play to Nottingham Forest - they've bought a lorry-load of players, and they've turned it around," Merson told SportsKeeda. "They've had a couple of massive results - none more so than last week - and they can't take their eye off the ball.

"Jesse Lingard hasn't lived up to the hype, and it's been hard for him. He's always played for a top club, and he hasn't played for teams that don't have much of the ball. I don't think he's become a bad player overnight.

"There are certain players that fit in and some that don't, and he hasn't fit in at all. Fulham did another good job in the FA Cup, and they've been outstanding this season.

"They're a good team, and I think they'll have miles too much for Forest this weekend."

Merson prediction: Fulham 2-0 Nottingham Forest.

What is your prediction vs Fulham? Let us know in the comments section...

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