Former Arsenal star Paul Merson believes the Gunners will defeat Chelsea in their upcoming Premier League clash, predicting a 2-0 win. He acknowledges Chelsea’s improvement but questions their attacking threat without Nicolas Jackson, while stressing that Arsenal must win to maintain their top-four position.
As Arsenal prepare to face Chelsea in a crucial London derby, Paul Merson has backed Mikel Arteta’s side to secure all three points. While he recognises Chelsea’s progress under Enzo Maresca, he feels their lack of a reliable goalscorer could prove costly. Merson pointed out that Christopher Nkunku is not a natural No.9 and believes Chelsea’s attack has been ineffective in Jackson’s absence.
For Arsenal, Merson sees this as a must-win fixture. With Manchester City chasing the top four, he warns that a loss would drag Arsenal back into the fight for Champions League qualification. Despite Chelsea’s improvements and the influence of Cole Palmer, Merson expects Arsenal to control the game and emerge victorious with a 2-0 scoreline.
