Merson Slams Chelsea's 'Embarrassing' Performance Against Manchester City

Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment at Chelsea's dismal 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, labeling their performance as 'cringeworthy'. In his latest column, Merson believes the team 'gives up' when they fall behind and criticized the decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, calling it 'crazy'. With Chelsea now sixth and four points off the top five, Merson thinks manager Liam Rosenior is under immense pressure ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Manchester United. The loss has left Chelsea's Champions League qualification hopes in jeopardy, and Merson questions the team's ability to perform under pressure, stating that they 'capitulate' when they go behind. He also expressed concern over the team's decision-making, particularly the dropping of Enzo Fernandez, who he believes is their best passer of the ball. Merson's comments come as Chelsea struggles to find consistency, and he thinks the team needs to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches to salvage their season. In addition to Chelsea's woes, Merson also discussed Tottenham's relegation crisis, stating that the team looks 'low on confidence' and that their players seem 'unsure' of themselves. He believes that the team's lack of cohesion and style of play is evident, and that they need to find a way to regain their confidence and start winning games. Merson also touched on Newcastle's current situation, saying that the team is 'drifting around mid-table' and that manager Eddie Howe should not be under pressure despite the team's recent performances. He thinks that the real concern for Newcastle fans should be the potential departure of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, rather than the manager's position.