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Paul Merson

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Paul Merson

forward20.03.1968 (56 years)height 183weight 83nationality England

05 Sep. 1998

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'Declan Rice will be a big miss': Paul Merson fears for Arsenal in upcoming Tottenham and Man City clashes

'Declan Rice will be a big miss': Paul Merson fears for Arsenal in upcoming Tottenham and Man City clashes

Paul Merson is not confident of Arsenal's chances of defeating Tottenham Hotspur and Man City after the international break.Speaking about the clash, he told Sky Sports: "I was very bullish last time; I'm not sure this time.

1 month ago

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Paul Merson names one Premier League forward that would win Arsenal the Premier League

Paul Merson names one Premier League forward that would win Arsenal the Premier League

Arsenal are set to begin the 2024/25 Premier League campaign without having signed a quality striker in the summer window.But former defender Paul Merson believes that the Gunners should go all-out in an effort to sign Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak.

2 months ago

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'Brave, gets on with the job': ex-Chelsea defender Marc Guehi backed to move up after Euro 2024 success

'Brave, gets on with the job': ex-Chelsea defender Marc Guehi backed to move up after Euro 2024 success

Speaking on the Football's Greatest podcast, Paul Merson said: "Marc Guehi has been outstanding. England haven't been great, so we haven't been on top and we are playing on the halfway line and we are not dominating matches.

4 months ago

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Paul Merson shares weird theory on Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon's selection over Jack Grealish

Paul Merson shares weird theory on Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon's selection over Jack Grealish

Gareth Southgate’s decision to leave Jack Grealish out of England’s Euro 2024 squad has sparked debate after a lacklustre start to the tournament.The 1-1 draw with Denmark has raised questions about Southgate’s squad choices, with many ex-players suggesting that including Grealish and Marcus Rashford could have added what England is missing.

4 months ago

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Phil Foden named Premier League Player of the Season — Paul Merson explains why it should've been Declan Rice

Phil Foden named Premier League Player of the Season — Paul Merson explains why it should've been Declan Rice

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "Declan Rice has taken Arsenal to another level. I think Phil Foden has not taken Manchester City to another level.

5 months ago

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'I give them no chance': Paul Merson makes FA Cup final prediction

'I give them no chance': Paul Merson makes FA Cup final prediction

Speaking to Sportskeeda, Paul Merson said: "The end of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign went as planned, as Manchester City became champions for the fourth successive season — a league record."Much like the end of the league campaign, I can't see any drama in the Man City vs Manchester United clash.

Manchester United

5 months ago

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'Madness!': Paul Merson baffled by Chelsea's decision to sack Pochettino

'Madness!': Paul Merson baffled by Chelsea's decision to sack Pochettino

Speaking to Sky Sports on Tuesday night, Paul Merson said: "I cannot believe Mauricio Pochettino is gone at Chelsea, I cannot believe it."Whoever is making this decision.

5 months ago

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Paul Merson: Ten Hag should be KNIGHTED if Man United win the FA Cup

Paul Merson: Ten Hag should be KNIGHTED if Man United win the FA Cup

Speaking on Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "If Manchester United beat Manchester City, looking at the last few results, Erik ten Hag should get knighted."I'm not exaggerating.

Manchester United

5 months ago

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'We don't give City enough respect': Merson doesn't believe Arsenal will win title

'We don't give City enough respect': Merson doesn't believe Arsenal will win title

Arsenal remain in the title race after beating Man United 1-0 at Old Trafford. However, the Gunners need Man City to drop points to stand a chance of claiming the title.

5 months ago

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'Would be a huge task to replace': Liverpool told they must keep two players for Slot

'Would be a huge task to replace': Liverpool told they must keep two players for Slot

Paul Merson has advised Liverpool to make sure they keep Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk for next season.Arne Slot is going to be the manager to take over from Jurgen Klopp and Merson believes it would be a huge task to replace them.

5 months ago

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'Chelsea don't want to celebrate fourth like Spurs': Merson backs Pochettino to stay next season

'Chelsea don't want to celebrate fourth like Spurs': Merson backs Pochettino to stay next season

Paul Merson shared his take on Chelsea's future and has backed Mauricio Pochettino to stay on at the club.According to sources Pochettino would have to secure qualification to a European competition to have a chance of keeping his job.

5 months ago

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Chelsea told to sign players in two positions to catch up with Man City and Arsenal

Chelsea told to sign players in two positions to catch up with Man City and Arsenal

Paul Merson has advised Chelsea to reinforce two positions in the team for next season to be able to compete with Man City and Arsenal.The Blues will no longer have Thiago Silva in their backline and a lack of an out-and-out number nine is also evident.

5 months ago

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'Under-12 football match': Paul Merson slams Tottenham defending for Arsenal's opener

'Under-12 football match': Paul Merson slams Tottenham defending for Arsenal's opener

Paul Merson didn't hold back on criticizing Tottenham's defence after their 3-2 loss to Arsenal in the North London derby. The trouble started early with an own goal by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg just 15 minutes into the match.

6 months ago

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'The season is over already for Chelsea': Merson calls Blues 'shocking, unacceptable circus'

'The season is over already for Chelsea': Merson calls Blues 'shocking, unacceptable circus'

Paul Merson has delivered a scathing verdict on Chelsea this season, calling the club a 'circus'.The former Arsenal man believes players from teams in the bottom half of the league could walk into this Chelsea side.

6 months ago

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'Oh my God, it's not baseball': Chelsea told it's a 'waste of time' to think about players they could sign

'Oh my God, it's not baseball': Chelsea told it's a 'waste of time' to think about players they could sign

Paul Merson has torn into Chelsea's recruitment policy and the long-term contracts given to players under the Boehly ownership.The former Arsenal man believes there is no point speculating who they could sign in the future because of the club's poor financial health.

6 months ago

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'They see five-minute clips of a player and say we'll take him': Paul Merson labels Chelsea a 'YouTube' team

'They see five-minute clips of a player and say we'll take him': Paul Merson labels Chelsea a 'YouTube' team

Paul Merson has slammed Chelsea's recruitment policy under Todd Boehly, labelling them a 'YouTube team', built by looking at 'five-minute clips' and signing players."To spend a billion pounds on those players… Wow.

6 months ago

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'They've got a Youtube team together ... It's a circus': Chelsea strategy slammed after Arsenal loss

'They've got a Youtube team together ... It's a circus': Chelsea strategy slammed after Arsenal loss

Paul Merson has launched a scathing attack on Chelsea — but his criticism looks justified after the 5-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal.The Blues are ninth in the Premier League table, 30 points behind league leaders Arsenal.

6 months ago

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'You just can’t with six games to go': Merson explains why he loved Klopp's post-match interview

'You just can’t with six games to go': Merson explains why he loved Klopp's post-match interview

Paul Merson shared his thoughts on the title race and said that no team can afford to leave it within Man City's reach, as Liverpool and Arsenal have done this weekend.“You just can’t with six games to go have it in Manchester City’s hand,” said Merson.

6 months ago

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'They couldn't dominate ten-man Burnley': Merson claims Chelsea vs Man United not a 'big game' anymore

'They couldn't dominate ten-man Burnley': Merson claims Chelsea vs Man United not a 'big game' anymore

Paul Merson has shared his thoughts on Chelsea's upcoming clash with Man United on Thursday evening.The former Arsenal man believes that the fixture is no longer a 'big one' and Chelsea should get the win over United.

6 months ago

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'This result hinges on fitness': Paul Merson makes Man City vs Arsenal prediction

'This result hinges on fitness': Paul Merson makes Man City vs Arsenal prediction

Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has shared his prediction for the Gunners' clash with Man City this Sunday.The pundit believes the result will be down to the fitness of key players for the two sides.

7 months ago

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Paul Merson claims 'unplayable' Chelsea man has no chance of making England Euro 2024 squad

Paul Merson claims 'unplayable' Chelsea man has no chance of making England Euro 2024 squad

Paul Merson has said that there is no way Raheem Sterling will be a part of Gareth Southgate's England squad for this summer's Euros.Sterling has long been a mainstay of Southgate's England team in previous tournaments and had the goals to prove it too, but his current form means he has not been called up to the national side.

7 months ago

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Ramsdale links re-emerge & 2 other under-radar stories at Chelsea

Ramsdale links re-emerge & 2 other under-radar stories at Chelsea

Lukaku updateAccording to Calciomercato, the family of Romelu Lukaku doesn't want the striker to return to Chelsea after the end of the season. They want him to stay at Roma, where he's currently on loan.

7 months ago

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'That shouldn’t be right': Merson appeals for FFP rule change due to Gallagher situation

'That shouldn’t be right': Merson appeals for FFP rule change due to Gallagher situation

Paul Merson has said that FFP rules need to change to allow Chelsea owners to spend more as the Blues are currently reported to have to raise £100 million by selling homegrown talent.Chelsea have been on the brink with FFP and according to some indications, could be forced to sell Conor Gallagher in the summer to balance the books.

7 months ago

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'I think it could be any scoreline': Paul Merson makes Sheffield clash prediction

'I think it could be any scoreline': Paul Merson makes Sheffield clash prediction

Speaking to the Metro about his Gameweek 27 predictions, Paul Merson said: "I can't see anything but an Arsenal win here [against Sheffield United]."After successive defeats to Fulham and West Ham United in late 2023, I thought the Gunners' title challenge would fizzle out, but they've been absolutely magnificent since the turn of the year.

7 months ago

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'Woah, pull it in': Paul Merson reacts to Sir Jim's controversial Man City statement

'Woah, pull it in': Paul Merson reacts to Sir Jim's controversial Man City statement

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "Manchester United are a billion quid away. I don't know how they're going to catch up.

Manchester United

8 months ago

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'What's the point?': Paul Merson assesses Man United's top 4 chances after Fulham defeat

'What's the point?': Paul Merson assesses Man United's top 4 chances after Fulham defeat

Speaking to Sky Sports about the Fulham game, Paul Merson said: "Manchester United were shocking. I'm not exaggerating.

Manchester United

8 months ago

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Pochettino told winning Carabao Cup will win over Chelsea fans '100%'

Pochettino told winning Carabao Cup will win over Chelsea fans '100%'

Paul Merson has said that Chelsea winning the Carabao Cup will get fans on Mauricio Pochettino's side despite their poor season."Winning the Carabao Cup will help Mauricio Pochettino win over Chelsea fans 100 per cent," he told Sky Sports.

8 months ago

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Chelsea told their chances of winning Carabao Cup depend on 3 Liverpool players

Chelsea told their chances of winning Carabao Cup depend on 3 Liverpool players

Paul Merson has shared his thoughts on Chelsea's clash with Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final this Sunday."I'm more confident for Chelsea's chances than I was after the Liverpool game when they lost 4-1 at Anfield in January," said Merson looking ahead to the game.

8 months ago

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Merson says one Chelsea player will have to play like Jorginho for them to win Carabao Cup

Merson says one Chelsea player will have to play like Jorginho for them to win Carabao Cup

Former Arsenal man Paul Merson has said Enzo Fernandez needs to play like ex-Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, to help them win the Carabao Cup final."Playing against Man City suited Chelsea in the draw last weekend," he said.

8 months ago

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Paul Merson names 3 players key to Man United's Champions League hopes — Mainoo not among them

Paul Merson names 3 players key to Man United's Champions League hopes — Mainoo not among them

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "Manchester United are on a good run and have a good run of fixtures coming up, but they will have to keep winning games. Tottenham also have good fixtures coming up.

Manchester United

8 months ago

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'The type of player you'd want in your team': Man United told to stick with Harry Maguire

'The type of player you'd want in your team': Man United told to stick with Harry Maguire

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "Harry Maguire was named player of the match for Manchester United against Aston Villa."It was a good performance and I'm pleased for him.

Manchester United

8 months ago

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'That's what Man City do': Paul Merson loves to see Arsenal becoming more ruthless

'That's what Man City do': Paul Merson loves to see Arsenal becoming more ruthless

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "Arsenal are now putting their chances away and working hard If you want to win the Premier League, you have to bounce back [from defeats] as quickly as you can and they have done that."That is what Manchester City do and they have worked hard and been hard to beat.

8 months ago

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Paul Merson explains why Rasmus Hojlund will be a 'superstar' for Man United

Paul Merson explains why Rasmus Hojlund will be a 'superstar' for Man United

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "I like Rasmus Hojlund. He's a young kid, he's 21 and playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Manchester United

8 months ago

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'Inconsistency is guaranteed from Chelsea's young guns': Merson predicts Blues' clash with Palace

'Inconsistency is guaranteed from Chelsea's young guns': Merson predicts Blues' clash with Palace

Chelsea take on Crystal Palace in the Premier League this weekend and the Blues will be hoping to build on the midweek win over Villa.Paul Merson incorrectly predicted a Chelsea loss in midweek and he has made another prediction for the Blues' game at the weekend.

8 months ago

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'That's why I don't gamble': Paul Merson eats his words after predicting 'Chelsea have no chance' against Villa

'That's why I don't gamble': Paul Merson eats his words after predicting 'Chelsea have no chance' against Villa

Paul Merson wrote for Sky Sports ahead of Chelsea's game against Aston Villa and did not give them a chance to win the game."It was bad against Liverpool but it got worse against Wolves.

8 months ago

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'They cost a combined €225m': Enzo and Caicedo slammed for Liverpool performance

'They cost a combined €225m': Enzo and Caicedo slammed for Liverpool performance

Paul Merson has torn into Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez for their performance in Chelsea's defeat to Liverpool in midweek."Chelsea were terrible against Liverpool and deservedly lost 4-1.

8 months ago

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'The game has changed': Paul Merson can't see Arteta leaving Arsenal for 'also-ran' Barcelona

'The game has changed': Paul Merson can't see Arteta leaving Arsenal for 'also-ran' Barcelona

Speaking to Sky Sports, Paul Merson said: "Mikel Arteta has said he is not happy with reports claiming he will leave this summer to replace manager Xavi at Barcelona, and has denied it. You have to go with his word.

8 months ago

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'I think Wolves will win this one': Paul Merson predicts outcome of Thursday's clash

'I think Wolves will win this one': Paul Merson predicts outcome of Thursday's clash

Speaking to Sportskeeda, Paul Merson said: "Manchester United were cruising at 2–0 but were pegged back to 2–2 by Newport County in the FA Cup.They managed to win the game, but the fact that they put out a nearly full-strength squad and suffered such a scare is a startling example of where they are as a club at the moment.

Manchester United

9 months ago

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'Chelsea have lost just 2 out of last 10': Merson predicts Blues' clash with Liverpool

'Chelsea have lost just 2 out of last 10': Merson predicts Blues' clash with Liverpool

Paul Merson has shared his prediction for Chelsea's clash with Liverpool away at Anfield.The former Arsenal man believes that despite Chelsea being a 'banana skin' for Liverpool lately, Jurgen Klopp's men will take all three points.

9 months ago

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Chelsea told their season 'could fall apart in four days'

Chelsea told their season 'could fall apart in four days'

"This is a massive week in Chelsea's season, which could fall apart in four days," Paul Merson wrote in his Sky Sports column."If they win their Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough then beat Aston Villa, they're knocking out a big team from the FA Cup as well.

9 months ago

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