Merson: Chelsea's Performance Against Manchester City Was Embarrassing

Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's recent performance, labeling their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City as 'embarrassing.' In his latest column, Merson believes that Chelsea tends to 'give up' when they fall behind and criticized the decision to bench Enzo Fernandez, calling it 'illogical.' The loss has left Chelsea in sixth place, four points away from the top five, and Merson thinks that manager Liam Rosenior is under immense pressure ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United. Merson's comments come as Chelsea's chances of qualifying for the Champions League hang in the balance, and he questions the team's ability to perform under pressure. He also discussed Tottenham's relegation crisis, stating that the team looks 'lost' and 'lacks confidence.' Additionally, Merson shared his thoughts on Newcastle's current situation, saying that manager Eddie Howe should not be under pressure and that the team's main concern should be the potential departure of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.