Paul Merson has strongly criticized Chelsea, labeling their 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City as 'embarrassing'. Merson expressed his disappointment in Chelsea's performance, stating that the team 'gives up' when they fall behind.
He also questioned the decision to bench Enzo Fernandez, calling it 'crazy' and suggesting that the team needs him to create scoring opportunities. With Chelsea currently sixth in the Premier League and four points off the top five, Merson believes that manager Liam Rosenior is under significant pressure ahead of their upcoming game against Manchester United. Chelsea's situation is further complicated by the fact that a top-five finish is now required for Champions League qualification. Merson emphasized that failing to qualify for the Champions League would be a huge issue for the club.
He also discussed Tottenham's relegation crisis, expressing concern about their low confidence and lack of urgency. Additionally, Merson shared his thoughts on Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, stating that any talk of pressure on him is 'ridiculous' given his achievements with the team.