US EditionPaul Merson says Liam Rosenior 'wasted' Chelsea star vs Arsenal
- Paul Merson criticized Chelsea's performance in their 1-0 loss to Arsenal, stating they lacked attacking threat and called Enzo Fernandez 'wasted' in the tactical setup.
- Chelsea only managed two shots on target before Kai Havertz scored in injury time, securing Arsenal's spot in the Carabao Cup final.
- Liam Rosenior expressed concern over Arsenal players encroaching in warm-ups, stating he wanted his team to focus on the match and acknowledged the significance of the game.
- Merson questioned Chelsea's approach, believing they should have performed better, emphasizing they are not a bottom-tier team.
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The Independent (US)‘I’m flabbergasted’: Paul Merson criticises Chelsea approach in Carabao Cup loss
Merson said he ‘couldn’t believe’ what he watched as Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea side limped to a disappointing 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the seciond leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final
Liam Rosenior's angry blast at Arsenal stars caught on camera before Chelsea clash - The Mirror
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior proved he was more than fired up to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, particularly when there appeared to be some early mind games
Rosenior defends tactics after Chelsea's cup defeat
Liam Rosenior defended his cautious tactics after Chelsea were unable to pull off a second-leg comeback in their Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. The Blues, 3-2 down from the first leg, failed to seriously trouble Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, and Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time goal against his former club sealed their fate. Head coach Rosenior […] The post Rosenior defends tactics after Chelsea’s cup defeat appeared first on West London …
Paul Merson lays into Chelsea for ‘going out with a whimper’ in dull Carabao Cup semi-final second leg and jokes Wesley Fofana cried at full-time because they ‘didn’t give it a go’
By LIAM MORGAN, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 18:26 EST, 3 February 2026 | Updated: 19:04 EST, 3 February 2026 Paul Merson tore into Chelsea for ‘going out with a whimper’ after the Blues were beaten by Arsenal in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Liam Rosenior‘s side lost 1-0 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate as Kai Havertz scored deep in stoppage time to send the Gunners to Wembley. A furious Merson – an Arsenal legend who …
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