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Paul Merson: 'Liverpool can blow top-four race wide open with win at Southampton'

Paul Merson backs Liverpool to beat Southampton on Sunday and "blow the race for the top four wide open".

Paul Merson believes that Brendan Rodgers will guide Liverpool to a top-four finish come the end of the season.

The Reds struggled for form prior to Christmas, but a recent run of six wins in their last eight league games has taken them to within four points of fourth-placed Southampton.

The two sides face each other at St Mary's on Sunday and a win for either team will boost their top-four credentials, but Merson is backing Liverpool to claim all three points.

"Southampton have got a few injuries and, with Liverpool on a bit of a roll at the moment, Brendan Rodgers's side can take advantage with a victory that will blow the race for the top four wide open," he told Sky Sports News.

"With Manchester United struggling, I really believe Rodgers can guide Liverpool into the top four and reach the Champions League again.

"Liverpool are flying and I see them picking up a vital win."

Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 in the reverse fixture on the opening day of the season.

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