Mikel Arteta takes a Manchester City press conference on September 18, 2018
Paul Merson hits out at Mikel Arteta appointment
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson fears that the Gunners have made the wrong decision by appointing Mikel Arteta as head coach.
Dec 20, 23:36
 Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match on November 30, 2019
Alan Smith: 'Mikel Arteta is right man for Arsenal'
Former forward Alan Smith claims that Mikel Arteta is the right man to become the next manager of Arsenal.
Dec 18, 19:50
 Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match on November 30, 2019
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson worried about 'Mikel Arteta gamble'
Former midfielder Paul Merson feels that Arsenal would be 'taking a gamble' with the managerial appointment of Mikel Arteta.
Dec 17, 09:49
 Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers on October 19, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Brendan Rodgers could manage Arsenal'
Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes that Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers would be tempted to move to the Emirates despite insisting he is happy with the Foxes.
Dec 3, 11:10
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on September 24, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal should move for Mauricio Pochettino'
Club legend Paul Merson feels that Arsenal cannot miss out on an opportunity to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.
Nov 26, 23:42
 Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on November 6, 2019
Unai Emery 'has one month to save Arsenal job'
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has one month to save his job at the club, according to a report.
Nov 17, 09:55
 Arsenal manager Unai Emery on October 24, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal should replace Unai Emery with Chris Wilder'
Paul Merson insists that Arsenal would benefit from sacking Unai Emery and replacing the Spaniard with Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder.
Nov 16, 19:50
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on October 1, 2019
News Extra: Ronaldo not done yet, Arsenal 'must hire Rodgers', Lyon want Benzema
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Cristiano Ronaldo's future intentions for his playing career, Paul Merson's managerial tip for Arsenal and Lyon's desire to re-sign Karim Benzema.
Nov 15, 19:08
 Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers on October 5, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal should replace Unai Emery with Brendan Rodgers'
Paul Merson insists that Arsenal would be wise to replace Unai Emery with Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers this season.
Nov 5, 23:54
 Harry Kane in action for Spurs on September 28, 2019
Paul Merson urges Manchester United to sign Harry Kane
Manchester United should "break the bank" to bring Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane to Old Trafford, according to pundit Paul Merson.
Oct 24, 22:24
 Raheem Sterling in action for Manchester City on October 1, 2019
News Extra: Sterling 'in top five', United's huge Maguire fee, Moyes on Pogba
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Rio Ferdinand's high praise for Raheem Sterling, details of Harry Maguire's transfer fee and David Moyes's thoughts on Paul Pogba.
Oct 24, 17:13
 Sadio Mane celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Burnley and Liverpool on August 31, 2019
News Extra: Messi rates Mane the best, Zaha exit latest, Spurs scout four
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Lionel Messi's pick for the planet's best player, Wilfried Zaha's Crystal Palace future and Spurs' scouting mission in Greece.
Sep 26, 10:02
 Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on May 12, 2019
Unai Emery 'sends Arsenal players on team-bonding night'
Arsenal's first-team squad were reportedly sent on a team-bonding night out by Unai Emery hours after drawing 2-2 with Watford.
Sep 18, 12:51
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 1, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Tottenham Hotspur already out of title race'
Paul Merson believes that Tottenham Hotspur's sketchy start to the season means that they are already out of the title race.
Sep 17, 09:01
 A frustrated Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the Premier League game between Watford and Arsenal on September 15, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Unai Emery to blame for Arsenal collapse'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson blames manager Unai Emery for the club losing a two-goal lead in yesterday's game with Watford.
Sep 16, 19:35
 Jadon Sancho pictured for England on March 22, 2019
Paul Merson urges Arsenal to move for Jadon Sancho
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson urges the Gunners to move for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho next summer.
Sep 14, 12:40
 Unai Emery watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 24, 2019
Paul Merson predicts 'comfortable' Arsenal win against Tottenham Hotspur
Paul Merson is predicting his former side Arsenal to win their North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur "comfortably" after their positive start to the season.
Aug 27, 08:44
 Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on August 10, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Tottenham Hotspur already out of title race'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson claims that Tottenham Hotspur are already out of the Premier League title race after losing at home to Newcastle United.
Aug 27, 08:38
 Christian Eriksen applauds after Spurs' defeat to Ajax on April 30, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Christian Eriksen key to Tottenham Hotspur's top-four hopes'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson suggests that Tottenham Hotspur will only finish in the top four of the Premier League table if they keep Christian Eriksen.
Aug 13, 17:45
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on November 18, 2018
Preview:England vs. Czech Republic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Mar 20, 14:24
 Manchester United's Juan Mata is substituted for Jesse Lingard in the Premier League match against Liverpool on February 24, 2019.
Paul Merson: 'Crystal Palace will beat Manchester United'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson tips Crystal Palace to beat Manchester United in Wednesday's Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.
Feb 25, 13:57
 Fernandinho in action for Manchester City on September 1, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Fernandinho has to be replaced'
Paul Merson believes that bringing in a defensive-midfield replacement for Fernandinho should be a priority for Manchester City this winter.
Dec 29, 12:28
 Sol Campbell pictured during England Under-21 training in November 2018
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Sol Campbell has taken the reins at Macclesfield.
Nov 28, 11:17
 PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
Steven Gerrard gives his backing to PFA review
Chief executive Gordon Taylor's long reign in charge has come under the spotlight recently.
Nov 24, 09:36
 Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring the opening during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on November 4, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Chelsea need a new striker'
Former Arsenal attacker Paul Merson insists that Chelsea need a new striker in the January transfer window.
Nov 10, 23:35
 Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola during the Manchester derby on December 10, 2017
Paul Merson makes Manchester derby prediction
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson tips Manchester City to beat Manchester United in Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 10, 23:23
 Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring against Liverpool on November 3, 2018
Paul Merson: 'I was wrong about Arsenal'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson concedes that he 'got it wrong' when previewing Saturday's Premier League clash between the Gunners and Liverpool.
Nov 4, 12:22
 Romelu Lukaku in action for Manchester United on August 19, 2018
Paul Merson defends Romelu Lukaku
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku 'might not trust the players he is playing with', according to former Arsenal forward Paul Merson.
Oct 27, 17:55
 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette celebrate Arsenal's opening goal in the win over Everton on September 23, 2018
Paul Merson unimpressed by Arsenal form
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson says that Liverpool 'will rip the Gunners to shreds' when they meet in the Premier League at the start of next month.
Oct 25, 12:25
 Roberto Firmino celebrates with his Liverpool teammates during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City on September 1, 2018
Paul Merson predicts Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool result
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson tips Liverpool to overcome Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday's Premier League clash.
Sep 13, 22:26
 Tottenham Hotspur winger Lucas Moura wheels away in celebration after scoring during his side's Premier League match against Manchester United on August 27, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Tottenham Hotspur not title challengers'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson writes off Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of winning the Premier League title this season.
Sep 1, 22:57
 Mesut Ozil wipes his nose on his shirt during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan unsuited to Unai Emery system'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes that Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan do not fit into Unai Emery's desired system at the club.
Aug 24, 18:25
 Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho pictured together on May 13, 2018
Paul Merson tips Manchester United to beat Tottenham Hotspur
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson tips Manchester United to return to winning ways in Monday's home Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 23, 13:59
 Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey in action during his side's Europa League match against CSKA Moscow on April 5, 2018
Paul Merson urges Aaron Ramsey to sign new Arsenal deal
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson urges Wales international Aaron Ramsey to sign a new contract with the Gunners.
Aug 21, 12:49
 Mousa Dembele in action for Tottenham Hotspur on April 30, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Manchester United should have signed Mousa Dembele'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson says that Manchester United should have sold Paul Pogba and signed Mousa Dembele from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Aug 9, 14:48
 Manchester United's Eric Bailly on February 25, 2018
Paul Merson backs Manchester United to beat Leicester City
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson tips Manchester United to overcome Leicester City in the opening match of the 2018-19 Premier League campaign.
Aug 9, 14:36
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Dele Alli should not play for England in Panama World Cup game'
Paul Merson believes that Dele Alli should not play for England in Sunday's World Cup Group G encounter against Panama in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 20, 18:32
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Harry Kane poor for England in World Cup opener against Tunisia'
Paul Merson believes that England's World Cup captain Harry Kane was "poor" against Tunisia and needs to get more involved in bringing his teammates into the game.
Jun 20, 18:19
 Jose Mourinho at the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United on May 10, 2018
Paul Merson: Manchester United players "petrified" of Jose Mourinho
Paul Merson believes that Manchester United's failure to score in back-to-back games is down to manager Jose Mourinho making his players "petrified" of making a mistake.
May 11, 09:57
 Paul Merson in action for Arsenal
Paul Merson tips Arsenal to lose at Manchester United
Former Arsenal attacker Paul Merson insists that the Gunners do not have a chance of picking up a positive result in Sunday's trip to Manchester United.
Apr 27, 14:58
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