Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's performance, labeling their 3-0 loss to Manchester City as 'cringeworthy'. Merson believes the team 'capitulates' when they fall behind, and he criticized the decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, citing it as 'crazy' and 'alien' to the team's needs. With Chelsea currently sixth in the standings, four points shy of the top five, Merson thinks manager Liam Rosenior is under immense pressure ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester United.
Merson's comments also touched on Tottenham's relegation struggles, citing their lack of confidence and uncertainty in their style of play. He expressed concern for the team's ability to escape the relegation zone, especially with tough upcoming matches. Additionally, Merson discussed Newcastle's mid-table position, attributing their struggles to the loss of key players and the high expectations that come with recent successes. He defended manager Eddie Howe, stating that any talk of pressure on him is 'ridiculous' given his accomplishments with the team.