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Paul Merson Made A Strange And “Terrible” Prediction About Wolves Clash With Nottingham Forest
Paul Merson shares who he thinks will win in Nottingham Forest vs Wolves
Nottingham Forest are back in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when Wolves make the trip to the City Ground.
Nuno Espirito Santo must be full of confidence following the closure of the summer transfer window on Friday night
But the focus has to return to the action on the pitch as Forest look to continue their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
It was a busy end to the window for the Reds who were able to bring in Morato to add to their options.
However, the standout piece of business was Forest’s loan signing of James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United.
Neither of the two signings were completed in time, though, to feature on Saturday against Gary O’Neil’s side
Paul Merson predicts Nottingham Forest vs Wolves
It has been an impressive start to the season for the Reds who were able to take a point from their opener against Bournemouth.
But putting three points on the board last weekend against Southampton was huge for Nuno’s side who were able to rise into the top half of the table.
And they will be coming up against a Wolves side who are still in search of their first point this season after back-to-back defeats
This is a massive game of football. Nottingham Forest managed to secure a really important win away to Southampton last time out. Wolves, on the other hand, have been really struggling. They were a complete disaster against Chelsea,” Merson said.
“Wolves definitely miss Pedro Neto. They really punched above their weight last season, but the poor finish to that campaign has sort of carried on to the current one. Gary O’Neil needs an X-factor in his team and without someone stepping up to become just that, they could be in trouble.
“I’m backing Nottingham Forest to get a win, but it will be a very tight game.”
Nottingham Forest need statement win vs Wolves
Of course, Forest are not going to go the season unbeaten so a loss today would not be the end of the world.
But there is more than three points on the line for the Reds with a win against Wolves taking them onto seven points.
That would mark a seriously impressive start and would be a real statement from Nuno’s side following a busy summer in the transfer window.
Next up for Forest after Wolves is a trip to Anfield where they will be facing a Liverpool side who will be heavily favoured to take the points.
Going into that game with seven points on the board could well take the pressure off Forest.
Nottingham Forest predicted XI vs Wolves… ‘special’ player forces Nuno Espirito Santo change after hectic deadline day
Focus at Nottingham Forest will now be back on the Premier League action following Friday’s transfer deadline.
And it proved to be a busy one for Forest who were able to pull off two signings over the final hours of the window.
The pick of the two transfer deals was arguably James Ward-Prowse’s arrival at Forest from West Ham United on a season-long loan.
Nuno Espirito Santo‘s side are, however, back in action today with Wolves making the trip to the City Ground in search of their first point.
The Reds will be looking to continue what has been a really encouraging start to the season with four points on the board in the league.
Jota Silva to be handed full Premier League debutForest were in action during the week in the Carabao Cup but it did not end well for the Reds having lost out on penalties.Newcastle United made a flying start but Jota Silva was able to level the proceedings with a stunning goal on his City Ground debut.Having scored on his first start under Nuno, it would not be too difficult to imagine the ‘special‘ winger could get the nod on Saturday afternoon.Anthony Elanga dropped after late Newcastle interest
One player who Forest were able to keep ahold of was Anthony Elanga who had been linked with a potential move all summer.
Newcastle showed late interest in signing Elanga on Friday after their interest earlier in the window fell on deaf ears.
Given the Swede has not exactly gotten off to the best of starts in the Premier League, it may be time for Nuno to mix things up.
And a combination of Elanga’s transfer speculation and Silva’s early form may well provide Nuno with a decision to make.
Chris Wood remains Forest’s main striker
Although Forest did not have a lot of issues over the summer, finding a new striker was a real struggle.
Eddie Nketiah ended up making a move to Crystal Palace and Santiago Gimenez rejected the possibility of a move to Forest.
There may well have been some scrambling about done in the final hours of the window but Chris Wood remains the main man up top.
Thankfully, he has made a promising start with a return of one goal in the opening two games.
That would mark a seriously impressive start and would be a real statement from Nuno’s side following a busy summer in the transfer window.
Next up for Forest after Wolves is a trip to Anfield where they will be facing a Liverpool side who will be heavily favoured to take the points.
Going into that game with seven points on the board could well take the pressure off Forest
