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Paul Merson 16/01/25 11:00am

Merson: FA Cup exit could be blessing for Arsenal - but they need a striker

Sky Sports' Paul Merson gives his verdict on Arsenal's Premier League title hopes after the Gunners cut Liverpool's lead to four points on Wednesday night.

Paul Merson 09/01/25 10:34am

Merson: Jose to Everton? He's no different to Dyche!

Sky Sports' Paul Merson gives his verdict on whether Jose Mourinho would be the right fit for Everton after they sacked manager Sean Dyche.

Ruben Amorim faces a big step up at Man Utd, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 03/01/25 10:00am

Merson: Amorim must realise PL is different planet to Portuguese football

Ruben Amorim must realise the Premier League is on a different planet to Portuguese football, says Paul Merson, as Man Utd prepare to face Liverpool on Super Sunday.

Paul Merson 02/01/25 11:25am

Merson: Arsenal should break bank for Isak, TAA will end up at Real

With the January transfer window open, Paul Merson gives his take on whether Arsenal need a striker, Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future and more.

Paul Merson 13/12/24 8:00am

Merson: How Man Utd can hurt rivals in City's 'biggest match'

Sunday's Manchester derby is "Man City's biggest match", says Paul Merson, but he believes Man Utd have a chance to cause an upset.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer has the 'X-factor', says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 08/12/24 7:38pm

Carra makes bold claim as 'phenomenal' Palmer makes PL history

Cole Palmer has the 'X-factor' to lead Chelsea to a Premier League title, says Paul Merson, while Jamie Carragher thinks he could become one of Chelsea's "greatest ever."

Ruben Amorim shouts instructions to his Man Utd players during the Europa League game against Bodo/Glimt
Paul Merson 05/12/24 12:20pm

Merson says: Amorim needs a year to get Man Utd firing

Ruben Amorim needs to assess all his players and options at Man Utd - and it could be a year before he gets it right, says Sky Sports' Paul Merson.

Mohamed Salah's contract expires next summer
Paul Merson 27/11/24 7:21pm

Merson: I wouldn't offer Salah new deal

Paul Merson says it is "criminal" Liverpool have allowed three of the best players to wind their contracts down - but Mohamed Salah should not be offered a new deal.

Martin Odegaard has to start for Arsenal vs Chelsea, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 08/11/24 8:00am

Merson says: Odegaard has to start for Arsenal vs Chelsea

Martin Odegaard made his return from injury during Arsenal's defeat to Inter Milan but must start against Chelsea, says Sky Sports' Paul Merson.

Ruben Amorim faces a big step up at Man Utd, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 31/10/24 10:34am

Merson says: Amorim amazing at Sporting - but Man Utd five steps up

Ruben Amorim has "done amazing" work at Sporting - but managing Manchester United "is five steps up", says Sky Sports' Paul Merson.

Paul Merson 28/10/24 9:00am

Merson says: Ten Hag had his chance but gulf to best only got bigger

In his latest column for Sky Sports, Paul Merson reacts to the news of Erik ten Hag's departure from Manchester United...

Paul Merson 24/10/24 10:56am

Merson Says: Arsenal out of title race if they lose to Liverpool

Paul Merson would be flabbergasted if Arsenal lost to Liverpool and still managed to win the title. "If Arsenal get beat, they are out of it," he tells Sky Sports.

Paul Merson 22/10/24 8:00pm

Merson Says: Arsenal need to find calm or risk 'major trouble' vs Liverpool

Paul Merson questions if Arsenal can overcome their latest blip to restore faith in a sustained title chase, with table-topping Liverpool lying in wait on Super Sunday.

Paul Merson 09/10/24 11:02am

Merson Says: If Palmer doesn't start now, when does he?

Paul Merson asks how Cole Palmer would ever start for England if he does not get a chance in this Nations League window in his latest column.

Enzo Mareca's obsession with playing out from the back will hurt Chelsea, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 01/10/24 5:10pm

Merson Says: Chelsea will hurt themselves with obsessive style

Sky Sports' Paul Merson pens his latest column on Chelsea's "obsession" with playing out of the back, Cole Palmer's form and Man Utd's issues.

Paul Merson 27/09/24 9:00am

Merson says: Postecoglou not under pressure - but Ten Hag is

Paul Merson is back to preview the Super Sunday clash between Man Utd and Spurs, live on Sky Sports.

Paul Merson 24/09/24 10:30am

Merson Says: Man City now fully aware of threat posed by Arsenal

Sky Sports' Paul Merson is back with his latest column, reflecting on Man City's pulsating 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Paul Merson 16/09/24 9:19am

Merson on Ange's trophy claims: 'I’ve got more chance of winning Strictly!'

Paul Merson says he has more chance of winning Strictly Come Dancing than Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham winning silverware this season.

Paul Merson 12/09/24 11:20am

Merson: Impossible to fix Arsenal midfield without Rice, Odegaard

Sky Sports' Paul Merson pens his latest column on Arsenal's pivotal matches against Tottenham and Man City, both live on Sky Sports.

Paul Merson 04/09/24 10:58am

Merson Says: England job is Carsley's to lose

Sky Sports' Paul Merson pens his latest column on Lee Carsley's chances of landing the role as permanent England manager ahead of their Nations League matches.

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