Football pundit Paul Merson has expressed fears that Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be having his last game as the Red Devils boss this weekend. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer only took over as Man United boss in December last year after former manager Jose Mourinho was sacked and he started on a high note with a number of wins but the situation changed as he struggled to win games. In 11 games across all competitions in recent matches, the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer team were only able to win two and that has got the club management … [Read more...]
Shock! Unai Emery could be on his way out
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has predicted that the Gunners boss Unai Emery might find his way out of the club if he is unable to build a formidable team in the next two transfer windows. Suggestions are that the Spanish boss has not been able to get the desired support for transfer dealings and could seek a move away if no improvement is experienced in the next two transfer window as he might not be able to challenge for a trophy. The former PSG boss joined the club in the last summer transfer window as a replacement for French … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal losing against Huddersfield will not be a surprise
English Premier League outfit Arsenal are set to go into anther away Premier League game against Huddersfield later today with fears that they might not come out with a win. Away games for the North London outfit has been one to forget in a hurry because it has not produced any palatable result so far knowing that the last time Arsenal won an away game was in November. Former Arsenal player and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson is of the opinion that he will not be surprised as well is Arsenal fail to pick up the challenge to secure a win in the … [Read more...]
Sign this £40,000-a-week central defender now, former player orders Arsenal
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has urged the North London side to look the direction of Leicester City for central defender Harry Maguire in this winter transfer window. The North London side have been identified to be lacking depth in the defence with expectations that they will engage in this January transfer window to strengthen their team. With a number of players already being linked, the Gunners have been advised to move in for Harry Maguire who has shown big quality since joining the former Premier League champions. Klopp … [Read more...]
Hazard will leave says Arsenal legend
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes that Eden Hazard has already made a decision on his long-term future at Chelsea. The Gunners legend said this in his recent interview monitored by popular English media platform Daily Star. Paul Merson also said that Eden Hazard is the best player in the Premier League and that the Belgian is in the top five players in world football. The statement credited to the ex-Gunners midfielder is coming after Eden Hazard said that he wants to become a legend at the club. Juventus locked in … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal must get rid of Ozil, Paul Merson
Arsenal star player and German international Mesut Ozil has longed been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium with the speculation becoming more intense this season. The former Real Madrid player is alleged to have fallen out of favour with manager Unai Emery as a result of his inconsistent performance which has refused to improve in any way. Mesut Ozil is also alleged to be unhappy with the manager for snubbing him most of the big games because of the lack of belief in him with big games, especially derby clashes. How Man … [Read more...]
Arsenal legend explains why United players should feel embarrassed
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has taken a swipe at Manchester United players after their sudden resurgence on the pitch under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It was a different Manchester United team under former boss Jose Mourinho and the result was the obvious as they found it difficult to win games so far this season, worst being the 3-1 defeat to Liverpool. All of this ensured the Red Devils in the eighth spot as well as an embarrassing exit from the Carabao Cup by Derby County which added to the dressing room crisis. How I have … [Read more...]
Paul Merson apologises to Arsenal team
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has apologised to his former team after they pulled out a surprise performance against Liverpool on Saturday to end in 1-1 draw. There were insinuations that the Arsenal team will not be able to compete against the Reds team with Emerson being a major campaigner of the narrative but he was proved wrong with an impressive performance from his former side. The North London team had a better first-half performance before coming from 1-0 goal down to end the game with a 1-1 draw. All thanks to Alexandre Lacazette who … [Read more...]
Football expert says Arsenal should forget Champions League next year
Football expert Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to forget about qualification to next year’s Champions League after claiming that they will not finish this season in the top four. Giving reasons for his stand, he noted that the Arsenal defence remain porous and not different from what was obtainable under former manager Arsene Wenger. The North London side are currently playing in the Europa League for the second consecutive year after the failure of the former French boss to end the seasons in the top four. Why we are lucky to have Ozil in … [Read more...]
Former Arsenal player proves Tottenham rivalry is unending
The rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham seem unending even after retirement from the game for the players. This has been proven with former Arsenal player Paul Merson who still thinks the London rivals are inferior to his former side not minding what the situation has been in the past few years. It has been an age-long rivalry between both side especially with boasts from the supporters of wins and achievements. Arsenal have always had the take because of their past success but the bad outings in recent years with the failure to qualify … [Read more...]
Why Lukaku has been struggling, Paul Merson
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has explained in his opinion, why Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been struggling. The former Chelsea player has been in one of the worst forms of his career, going a total of 8 games without finding the back of the net for once. In his defence, Paul Merson stated that the player might be struggling because he has not enjoyed the support of his teammates, noting that the Belgium international has not been having the chances he ought to from the players. Lukaku has been unable to help win games for his … [Read more...]