Merson: Chelsea's Defeat to Manchester City 'Embarrassing'

Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's performance, labeling their 3-0 loss to Manchester City as 'embarrassing'. The Sky Sports pundit criticized the team's decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, calling it 'crazy' and stating that the player's absence was deeply felt during the game. Merson also highlighted the pressure on manager Liam Rosenior ahead of the team's upcoming match against Manchester United. In his column, Merson discussed various topics, including Tottenham's relegation crisis and the future of Newcastle boss Eddie Howe. He believes that Chelsea's failure to qualify for the Champions League would be a huge issue and that the team needs to play in the top European competition. Merson also questioned the decision to ban Enzo Fernandez, arguing that it was a mistake to drop the player, who is the team's best passer of the ball. The pundit thinks that Moises Caicedo is a brilliant holding midfielder but is not suited to play in the role that Enzo Fernandez occupies. Merson criticized Chelsea's recent losses, stating that they get 'battered' and that their performances against top teams have been poor. He also expressed his concerns about Tottenham's relegation situation, stating that the team looks low on confidence and that they need to start winning games soon. Merson watched Tottenham's loss to Sunderland and was unimpressed, feeling that the team lacked urgency and failed to create scoring opportunities. He believes that Newcastle boss Eddie Howe should not be under pressure, given the team's recent successes, and that the real concern for the club is the potential departure of key players like Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.