Paul Merson has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea's performance against Manchester City, labeling it as 'cringeworthy'. The Blues suffered a 3-0 defeat at home, leaving them sixth in the Premier League and four points off the top five. Merson criticized the decision to drop Enzo Fernandez, stating that it was 'crazy' and that the team missed his creative presence on the field. He also believes that Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior is under severe pressure ahead of the team's upcoming game against Manchester United.
Merson went on to discuss Tottenham's relegation crisis, stating that the team looks low on confidence and that their upcoming game against Brighton is a 'cup final' for them. He also expressed his support for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, stating that it's ridiculous to suggest he's under pressure after bringing the team their first trophy in years.