Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's recent performance, labeling their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City as 'cringeworthy'. Merson believes the team 'capitulates' when faced with pressure and criticized the decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, citing it as a 'crazy' move. With Chelsea currently sixth in the league, four points behind the top five, Merson thinks manager Liam Rosenior is under significant pressure ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United.
Merson also shared his thoughts on Tottenham's relegation struggles, stating that the team looks low on confidence and may struggle to survive. Additionally, he discussed Newcastle's current situation, stating 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.