Merson and Sutton Debate Liverpool-Arsenal Clash…
Ahead of the weekend’s big match, Paul Merson and Chris Sutton are having a football pundit’s version of a Beyoncé dance-off, disagreeing over who will conquer the battlefield of Anfield. Sutton is convinced Arsenal will “bully” Liverpool’s midfield like a bodybuilder taking on a group of ballet dancers, citing Newcastle’s past performance. However, Merson believes that Arsenal would be happy to travel home with a point tucked in their suitcase, proving Sundays aren’t just for roast dinners but for nail-biting football drama.
Sutton imagines a 2-1 win for Arsenal, as Liverpool’s defense is as solid as a chocolate teapot. He wonders if this is why Arne Slot might need to call his mother for help in defense. Meanwhile, Merson, perhaps dreaming of a happy ending, has one foot on the draw or even a Liverpool win. With captain Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka facing fitness woes, Arsenal might feel like a car running on its spare tire. Merson suggests that Slot should start his midfield like chefs in a cooking contest: with his best ingredients, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, and Szoboszlai.
