Merson: Chelsea's Performance Against Manchester City Was Embarrassing

Paul Merson, a Sky Sports pundit, has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Manchester City at home, labeling their performance 'cringeworthy.' Merson criticized the decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, calling it 'crazy' and stating that the team missed his creative presence on the field. He believes Chelsea's inability to qualify for the Champions League would be a significant issue and that the team is under immense pressure, particularly with their upcoming match against Manchester United. Merson thinks manager Liam Rosenior is facing severe pressure and that the team's current situation is not ideal, as they struggle to win against top teams and often 'capitulate' when they fall behind. In other news, Merson discussed Tottenham's relegation crisis, expressing concern about their low confidence and lack of urgency in their games. He also commented on Newcastle's situation, stating that manager Eddie Howe should not be under pressure and that the team's main concerns should be the potential departures of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.