Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's recent performance, labeling it as 'cringeworthy' after their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City. Merson believes the team 'capitulates' when they fall behind and criticized the decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, citing it as 'crazy' given his importance to the team. With Chelsea currently sixth in the league and four points off the top five, Merson thinks manager Liam Rosenior is under significant pressure ahead of their upcoming game against Manchester United.
He also discussed Tottenham's relegation struggles, stating they look low on confidence and may struggle to survive, and defended Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, saying he should not be under pressure despite the team's current mid-table position.