Paul Merson has strongly criticized Chelsea's recent 3-0 loss to Manchester City, labeling their performance as "cringeworthy". The Sky Sports pundit expressed his disappointment with the team's decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, citing it as a "crazy" move that backfired. Chelsea's defeat has left them sixth in the league, four points behind the top five, and Merson believes that manager Liam Rosenior is under significant pressure ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United.
Merson also discussed Tottenham's relegation struggles, stating that the team looks low on confidence and unsure of their style of play. He expressed concerns about their ability to escape the relegation zone, particularly with tough matches against Chelsea and Aston Villa upcoming.
Additionally, Merson defended Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who has been under pressure despite leading the team to their first trophy in years. Merson argued that the real concern for Newcastle fans should be the potential departure of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes, rather than Howe's position as manager.