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Paul Merson says Arsenal star has been ‘like a new signing’ after Hull win | Football

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been ‘like a new signing’, says Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson reserved special praise for Martin Odegaard following Arsenal’s gritty 1-0 victory over Hull City, claiming the midfielder has been ‘like a new signing’ this season. Arsenal had looked on course to drop points for only the second […]

Paul Merson makes JJ Gabriel claim as Man Utd youngster agrees to join Real Madrid | Football

JJ Gabriel has verbally agreed a move to Real Madrid (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson says Manchester United will be ‘gutted’ to lose JJ Gabriel to Real Madrid as he ‘could have been a superstar’ at Old Trafford. The 16-year-old has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid in January after walking out on United […]

Paul Merson slams Man Utd over £50m transfer and makes relegation claim | Football

Arsenal legend Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson has criticised Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos and says the Red Devils will be in the relegation zone come December. Brazilian midfielder Santos has made an inauspicious start to his United career following a £50m move from Chelsea over the summer. The 22-year-old has […]

Paul Merson makes Arsenal Premier League title claim ahead of Liverpool clash | Football

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson believes Arsenal can have the Premier League wrapped up by mid-December if they navigate a tricky run of fixtures that begins with a trip to Anfield on Sunday. The Gunners moved level with Manchester City at the top of the table last weekend after a […]

Paul Merson raises doubt over future of £60m Arsenal star | Football

Arsenal legend Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson has questioned whether Eberechi Eze will make it at Arsenal following his disappointing start to the season. Eze joined the Gunners in a £60m move from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2025 and helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final […]

Paul Merson claims Chelsea star is ‘best in the world’ after Bournemouth win | Football

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson believes Moises Caicedo showed why he is the ‘best holding midfielder in the world’ during Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Bournemouth. Chelsea were winless in their last three Premier League matches, but bounced back in emphatic style after the international break Goals from Morgan Rogers and Jordan […]

Paul Merson identifies ‘advantage’ Leeds have over Arsenal ahead of Premier League clash | Football

Arsenal must be wary of Leeds after their setback against Brighton, says Paul Merson (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson says Daniel Farke’s undefeated Leeds side have an ‘advantage’ facing Arsenal immediately after the international break in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off. Arsenal got their Premier League title defence off the ground in imperious fashion this season, winning […]

Paul Merson sends warning to Mikel Arteta over starting £75m Arsenal star | Football

Paul Merson believes Mikel Arteta made a grave mistake as Arsenal lost to Brighton (Photo: Getty) Paul Merson fears Bruno Guimaraes may not be suitable to start against certain Premier League teams after the Arsenal star’s poor performance against Brighton. Arsenal’s perfect start to the season came to an end on Saturday as they were […]

Paul Merson slams Arsenal star for being ‘miles off it’ in Brighton defeat | Football

Arteta’s side lost for the first time this season (Picture: Sports Press Photo/Shutterstock) Arsenal star Bruno Guimaraes was ‘miles off it’ in Arsenal’s heavy defeat to Brighton according to Paul Merson, who was surprised the midfielder was not hauled off at half-time. The Brazil international, signed from Newcastle United for £75million during the summer transfer […]

‘That’s a worry’ – Paul Merson highlights big Chelsea ‘problem’ after Hull draw | Football

Paul Merson is ‘worried’ by Chelsea’s lack of stability at the back (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson says Xabi Alonso’s failure to land on a settled defence is a ‘worry’ and could become a major ‘problem’ if the Chelsea manager fails to ‘sort it out’ sooner rather than later. There was a renewed sense of […]