Paul Merson
Preview: Fulham vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Fulham and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 22, 16:09
Preview: West Ham United vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between West Ham United and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 30, 08:53
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta "not thinking at all" about striker signing
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists that the club are "not thinking at all" about signing a new striker in January amid links with Brentford's Ivan Toney.
Sep 27, 12:59
Mikel Arteta plays down Bukayo Saka Achilles injury fears
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta affirms that Bukayo Saka is training as normal amid reports that he has been nursing an Achilles problem for a number of months.
Sep 15, 14:07
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka 'carrying Achilles injury since last season'
Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka has been carrying a niggling Achilles injury since last season, according to a report.
Sep 14, 12:38
Team News: Takehiro Tomiyasu starts for Arsenal, Gabriel Magalhaes on bench
Takehiro Tomiyasu comes into the starting lineup for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, while Gabriel Magalhaes is on the bench again.
Aug 21, 19:02
How Arsenal could line up against Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Monday's Premier League London derby against Crystal Palace.
Aug 19, 07:50
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 19, 07:42
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to move for Harry Kane this summer
Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane during this summer's transfer window.
Jan 10, 13:48
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal are contenders for the title'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes that the Gunners can challenge for the Premier League title following Sunday's 3-2 victory over Liverpool.
Oct 9, 23:11
Transfer rumours: Conor Gallagher to Newcastle United, Ross Barkley to Celtic, Neal Maupay to Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Conor Gallagher to Newcastle United, Ross Barkley to Celtic and Neal Maupay to Nottingham Forest.
Aug 14, 10:09
Transfer rumours: Porto not interested in Alex Telles return, Zidane Iqbal to stay at Manchester United, James McAtee could leave Manchester City on loan
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including the latest surrounding the futures of Manchester United duo Alex Telles and Zidane Iqbal.
Jul 30, 13:26
Paul Merson: 'Signing Christian Eriksen is a massive coup for Manchester United'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson was surprised that "every club in the country" were not in for Christian Eriksen this summer.
Jul 6, 20:55
Six Premier League players outside the so-called top six who could move this summer
Sports Mole takes a look at six Premier League players from outside the so-called top six who could be on the move in this summer's transfer window.
Jul 5, 18:06
Paul Merson: 'Erik ten Hag is in for toughest job of his life'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson says that Erik ten Hag is taking on 'the toughest job of his life' at Manchester United.
Jun 27, 20:38
Paul Merson: 'Eddie Nketiah wouldn't start for Fulham'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson slams the club's decision to extend Eddie Nketiah's contract and claims the striker would not even start for Fulham.
Jun 26, 13:19
Transfer rumours: Bale to Villa, Di Maria to Juventus, Ward-Prowse to Arsenal
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Gareth Bale to Aston Villa, Angel di Maria to Juventus and James Ward-Prowse to Arsenal.
Jun 21, 11:17
Manchester City's head-to-head record vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Manchester City's head-to-head Premier League record against Aston Villa ahead of Sunday's showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
May 21, 16:23
Paul Merson urges Manchester-United linked Declan Rice to leave West Ham United
Former Arsenal attacker Paul Merson urges Declan Rice to seek a move away from West Ham United this summer.
Mar 20, 12:56
Watch: Gabriel Martinelli scores landmark Arsenal goal against Leeds United
Gabriel Martinelli's opening goal against Leeds United sees Arsenal become only the third team in English football history to score 7,000 top-flight goals.
Dec 18, 18:14
Ralf Rangnick 'adds Julian Nagelsmann to Man United shortlist'
Ralf Rangnick is reportedly preparing to add Julian Nagelsmann to Manchester United's shortlist of new managers ahead of his interim appointment.
Nov 28, 12:08
Paul Merson questions Manchester United's Ralf Rangnick appointment
Ralf Rangnick's lack of experience in England may harm his chances of success with Manchester United, according to ex-Arsenal man Paul Merson.
Nov 27, 23:58
Paul Merson: 'Manchester United a better team without Cristiano Ronaldo'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson claims that Manchester United are a better team without summer arrival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Nov 9, 21:59
Paul Merson questions whether Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to sign Cristiano Ronaldo
Paul Merson questions whether Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted Cristiano Ronaldo to re-join the club.
Oct 19, 19:26
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal can challenge for top four'
Paul Merson believes his former club Arsenal are capable of challenging for the top four in the Premier League this season.
Sep 28, 19:00
Paul Merson hails 'outstanding' Aaron Ramsdale
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson praises goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Burnley.
Sep 19, 12:13
Paul Merson 'not shocked' by Manchester United loss to Young Boys
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson was 'not shocked' by Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Young Boys in the Champions League.
Sep 14, 20:04
Kevin Campbell hits out at Paul Merson over Arsenal criticism
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell defends the club's recruitment strategy after Paul Merson claimed he could "do a better job" than technical director Edu.
Sep 3, 18:31
Paul Merson: 'England's Euros hopes rest on Harry Kane'
England captain Harry Kane has failed to score in six games at the European Championships.
Jun 21, 14:42
Paul Merson slams "embarrassing" Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tactics
Television pundit Paul Merson slams Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his "embarrassing" tactics deployed in the Europa League final.
May 28, 12:38
Paul Merson: 'Joe Willock should be starting for Arsenal'
Arsenal legend Paul Merson claims that midfielder Joe Willock should return to Arsenal from his loan spell with Newcastle United, and start in Mikel Arteta's 11.
May 25, 21:33
Paul Merson: 'We must talk about depression and addiction'
The former Arsenal and England attacking midfielder says talking to people was a key part of his recovery.
Apr 22, 13:27
Paul Merson tips Tammy Abraham to leave Chelsea
Paul Merson says that Tammy Abraham should leave Chelsea this summer to seek game time elsewhere, with West Ham United among the clubs interested in the England forward.
Apr 13, 12:59
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal as bad as I've ever seen'
Arsenal legend Paul Merson claims that his former club's performance in their 3-0 defeat to Liverpool last weekend was "as bad as I've ever seen".
Apr 8, 23:29
Paul Merson: 'Liverpool must beat Arsenal'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson says that Liverpool must beat the Gunners on Saturday to stand a chance of claiming a top-four spot in the Premier League.
Apr 3, 14:58
Paul Merson: 'Manchester City must sign Erling Braut Haaland, Kylian Mbappe or Harry Kane'
Paul Merson is surprised that Sergio Aguero will be leaving Manchester City on a free transfer this summer.
Mar 31, 00:03
Jack Grealish returns to Aston Villa training
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish returns to team training and is in line to return to action when Dean Smith's side face Fulham this weekend.
Mar 29, 18:45
Paul Merson: 'Aston Villa a relegation team without Jack Grealish'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson claims that Aston Villa are "a relegation team" without Jack Grealish leading from the front.
Mar 23, 18:43
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal need consistency'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes that the Gunners will continue to languish in mid-table unless they can improve their consistency.
Mar 22, 18:27
