Leicester City are back in Premier League action this weekend when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion.
The Ruud van Nistelrooy era got off to the perfect start for the newly promoted side who managed to beat West Ham United 3-1 in midweek.
The new coach made some interesting calls and they worked in favor of his team.
Leicester City have spent most of the season close to the relegation zone, but fans will be hoping that the arrival of a new manager can change their fortunes soon.
Football pundit Paul Merson has backed Brighton to beat Leicester at the weekend and this result could push the Foxes back into the relegation battle.
They are currently 16th in the league, four points above the relegation zone and a defeat could drag them down to the bottom of the table.
While talking to SportskeedaMerson has backed Brighton to take all three points at the Amex.
He said: “What a phenomenal result for Leicester the other day. How that happened but I don’t know! I don’t think Brighton are as naive as West Ham.
“With the passing and the movement that Brighton has, I see nothing but a victory here. This victory over West Ham has papered over the cracks in Leicester.
“Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great result. But it also gives them a false sense of security. Leicester weren’t that great, I don’t know how they ended up winning 3-1! There is no doubt that Leicester were lucky en route to this victory. “
Not only has Merson predicted a Brighton win at the weekend, he has also claimed he believes Leicester City could go down.
The pundit cited games against Chelsea and Nottingham Forest as examples as he analyzed Leicester City and their weaknesses.
Paul Merson predicts Leicester City will be relegated
He added: “The big problem with them is that when they beat them, they are completely blown away. I find that trend worrying, that’s their problem.
“That was quite evident in the games against Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. I’d be surprised if Leicester kept up, I can’t see that happening. Conceding 20 shots in a game and winning every week will be difficult. Brighton could break them down in pieces in this confrontation.”
It is now up to Van Nistelrooy and the Leicester City players to prove Merson wrong and stay in England’s top flight.
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is being linked with a move to Leicester City and that could help Van Nistelrooy’s team in their battle for relegation.
