Merson

Merson told Sky Sports he did not see the tide turning for the Blues based on their performance against Southampton.

Paul Merson has made a simple Everton relegation claim after the Blues' win over Crystal Palace.

Salah would, arguably, represent the hardest player to replace but Merson views Saka as the ideal replacement, despite him having committed his long-term future to his boyhood club in the summer.

Ultimately, Chelsea’s success this season will not be judged on its transfer business, as Merson correctly points out, the goal is a return to the Champions League.

Unfortunately Merson insisted he needed to move on and Boro eventually completed his rather reluctant sale to Aston Villa.

After reprising her samba to the song Poor Unfortunate Souls from The Little Mermaid during the results show on Sunday, the judges unanimously agreed to save Merson and his partner Karen Hauer, sending Willcox and her partner Neil Jones packing.

Do you think he'll be a 'superstar', as Merson believes?

Former footballer and Strictly Come Dancing star, Paul Merson, who made a name for himself winning trophies with Arsenal and representing England in the 1990s, had a less successful stint as a manager.

Gabriel's winning goal for Arsenal in north London derby should NOT have stood, claim Paul Merson and Les.

Hot on their heels are Paul Merson and Pete Wicks, both snagging 17 points apiece, while Toyah Willcox languishes at the bottom with a mere 12 points.

Merson added: ‘I can’t see anything but a Man City win in the FA Cup final.

Merson – a lifelong Chelsea fan – believes Maresca has done an ‘outstanding job’ since replacing Mauricio Pochettino but agrees that the title is most likely beyond them this season.

Merson ‘cannot see’ anything other than a Manchester City win and says Ten Hag can expect a hammering if he selects Casemiro in defence.

Merson says he’s eyed the celebrities with a natural flair for dancing.

Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes told The Sun: “Before a move is even made, punters are backing Paul Merson to be the first star axed from Strictly.

Paul Merson continues to be a regular feature, with Clinton Morrison, Sue Smith, Michael Dawson, Kris Boyd and Tim Sherwood making frequent appearances.

Terry Venables had told Merson that he would not be selected due to his lifestyle.

The full Strictly 2024 line-up is announced, with DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, former England footballer Paul Merson and Olympic hockey gold medallist Sam Quek the final three contestants.

Merson added: ‘Don’t get me wrong.

Merson explained: “When Jose took the job I worried for Harry Kane.