Merson: Chelsea's Performance Against Manchester City Was Embarrassing

Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's recent performance, labeling their 3-0 loss to Manchester City as "embarrassing". He criticized the team's decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, calling it a "crazy" move. Merson believes that Chelsea's struggles stem from their inability to perform under pressure, often "capitulating" when they fall behind. With the team currently sitting sixth in the league, Merson thinks that manager Liam Rosenior is under significant pressure to deliver a win in their upcoming match against Manchester United. The loss has left Chelsea four points off the top five, and Merson notes that even qualifying for the Champions League is no longer a guarantee. He also discussed Tottenham's relegation crisis, stating that the team looks low on confidence and may struggle to avoid relegation. Additionally, Merson shared his thoughts on Newcastle's current situation, defending manager Eddie Howe and attributing the team's struggles to the potential loss of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.