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Paul Merson 13/12/24 8:00am

Merson: How Man Utd can hurt rivals in City's 'biggest match'

Sunday's Manchester derby is "Man City's biggest match", says Paul Merson, but he believes Man Utd have a chance to cause an upset.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer has the 'X-factor', says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 08/12/24 7:38pm

Carra makes bold claim as 'phenomenal' Palmer makes PL history

Cole Palmer has the 'X-factor' to lead Chelsea to a Premier League title, says Paul Merson, while Jamie Carragher thinks he could become one of Chelsea's "greatest ever."

Ruben Amorim shouts instructions to his Man Utd players during the Europa League game against Bodo/Glimt
Paul Merson 05/12/24 12:20pm

Merson says: Amorim needs a year to get Man Utd firing

Ruben Amorim needs to assess all his players and options at Man Utd - and it could be a year before he gets it right, says Sky Sports' Paul Merson.

Mohamed Salah's contract expires next summer
Paul Merson 27/11/24 7:21pm

Merson: I wouldn't offer Salah new deal

Paul Merson says it is "criminal" Liverpool have allowed three of the best players to wind their contracts down - but Mohamed Salah should not be offered a new deal.

Martin Odegaard has to start for Arsenal vs Chelsea, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 08/11/24 8:00am

Merson says: Odegaard has to start for Arsenal vs Chelsea

Martin Odegaard made his return from injury during Arsenal's defeat to Inter Milan but must start against Chelsea, says Sky Sports' Paul Merson.

Ruben Amorim faces a big step up at Man Utd, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 31/10/24 10:34am

Merson says: Amorim amazing at Sporting - but Man Utd five steps up

Ruben Amorim has "done amazing" work at Sporting - but managing Manchester United "is five steps up", says Sky Sports' Paul Merson.

Paul Merson 28/10/24 9:00am

Merson says: Ten Hag had his chance but gulf to best only got bigger

In his latest column for Sky Sports, Paul Merson reacts to the news of Erik ten Hag's departure from Manchester United...

Paul Merson 24/10/24 10:56am

Merson Says: Arsenal out of title race if they lose to Liverpool

Paul Merson would be flabbergasted if Arsenal lost to Liverpool and still managed to win the title. "If Arsenal get beat, they are out of it," he tells Sky Sports.

Paul Merson 22/10/24 8:00pm

Merson Says: Arsenal need to find calm or risk 'major trouble' vs Liverpool

Paul Merson questions if Arsenal can overcome their latest blip to restore faith in a sustained title chase, with table-topping Liverpool lying in wait on Super Sunday.

Paul Merson 09/10/24 11:02am

Merson Says: If Palmer doesn't start now, when does he?

Paul Merson asks how Cole Palmer would ever start for England if he does not get a chance in this Nations League window in his latest column.

Enzo Mareca's obsession with playing out from the back will hurt Chelsea, says Paul Merson
Paul Merson 01/10/24 5:10pm

Merson Says: Chelsea will hurt themselves with obsessive style

Sky Sports' Paul Merson pens his latest column on Chelsea's "obsession" with playing out of the back, Cole Palmer's form and Man Utd's issues.

Paul Merson 27/09/24 9:00am

Merson says: Postecoglou not under pressure - but Ten Hag is

Paul Merson is back to preview the Super Sunday clash between Man Utd and Spurs, live on Sky Sports.

Paul Merson 24/09/24 10:30am

Merson Says: Man City now fully aware of threat posed by Arsenal

Sky Sports' Paul Merson is back with his latest column, reflecting on Man City's pulsating 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Paul Merson 16/09/24 9:19am

Merson on Ange's trophy claims: 'I’ve got more chance of winning Strictly!'

Paul Merson says he has more chance of winning Strictly Come Dancing than Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham winning silverware this season.

Paul Merson 12/09/24 11:20am

Merson: Impossible to fix Arsenal midfield without Rice, Odegaard

Sky Sports' Paul Merson pens his latest column on Arsenal's pivotal matches against Tottenham and Man City, both live on Sky Sports.

Paul Merson 04/09/24 10:58am

Merson Says: England job is Carsley's to lose

Sky Sports' Paul Merson pens his latest column on Lee Carsley's chances of landing the role as permanent England manager ahead of their Nations League matches.

Paul Merson 29/08/24 4:20pm

Merson Says: Liverpool's safer style plays into Man Utd's hands

'Magic Man' Paul Merson returns with his latest column, where he explains why he expects Man Utd to get something against Liverpool's new "safer" style on Sunday.

Paul Merson 22/08/24 10:50am

Merson Says: SNF trip to Villa a real test of Arsenal's title credentials

Paul Merson says Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa, live on Saturday Night Football, will be a "real test" of their Premier League title credentials.

Paul Merson believes Enzo Maresca's honest assessment that Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling will continue to train away from the squad is a 'strange decision'
Paul Merson 22/08/24 11:14am

Merse: Sterling should be staying

With Raheem Sterling set to follow Conor Gallagher out of Chelsea's bloated squad, Paul Merson explains why he has been so unimpressed with their transfer business.

Paul Merson looks ahead to the new Premier League season
Paul Merson 16/08/24 10:00am

Spurs to shock, Neto to shine and Strictly hopes - Merson's predictions

The Premier League is back and so is Paul Merson, who is looking ahead to an exciting new season on Sky Sports.

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