Paul Merson has delivered his prediction for Nottingham Forest’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
The Reds head to Villa Park on Saturday looking to end a terrible run of results which has left them in 17th place in the table and only above the relegation zone on goal difference.
But it will be tough for Steve Cooper ’s side, who have struggled away from the City Ground all season, against one of the in-form teams in the division, with Unai Emery inspiring a remarkable turnaround that has put Villa in contention for qualifying for Europe.
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Merson has backed Villa to add to Forest’s problems and inflict a 3-0 defeat on the Reds.
In his Sportskeeda predictions, Merson said: “Aston Villa have been brilliant this season. Unai Emery has done a great job since he's come in.
“They've scored in every match under him, and that's some going. Aston Villa's turnaround has been unbelievable and they have every chance of making it to Europe.
“I like what Ollie Watkins has been doing. He's concentrating on making his runs inside now and getting his goals. He used to work hard for the team before, but his team wasn't winning, and all the fingers were pointed at him because they weren't scoring goals.
“Away from home, Nottingham Forest are one of the worst teams in the country, if I'm being honest.
“They'll need two or three goals in this game to stand a chance. I don't see anything but an Aston Villa victory in this fixture.”
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