Arsenal legend turned pundit Paul Merson has delivered a blunt assessment of Liverpool’s strong start to the season, claiming their success is more about fortune than quality. According to him, the Reds’ position in the table paints a misleading picture of their performances so far.
Speaking after their recent string of tight victories, Merson didn’t mince words:
> “I’ll keep saying it—Liverpool won’t achieve anything special with certain players out of position. They’ve been riding their luck. Once opponents figure them out, it’s over. For me, they should be sitting mid-table right now. They’ve been handed six points. Against Arsenal, they never looked like scoring. At Newcastle, it was a last-kick winner. Burnley? A stoppage-time penalty. That’s six points gifted.”
Fans Fire Back
Unsurprisingly, his remarks triggered a storm among Liverpool supporters, many of whom believe Merson is overlooking the tactical edge brought by new manager Arne Slot. Fans point to the creativity of Mohamed Salah, the impact of Alexander Isak, and the control offered by Alexis Mac Allister as the true reasons behind Liverpool’s ability to snatch results late in games.
Cracks Beneath the Surface?
While Liverpool remain near the top of the table, Merson’s comments highlight an ongoing debate: are these narrow wins a sign of resilience, or evidence of deeper weaknesses waiting to be exposed?
The team’s tendency to rely on last-minute goals and set-piece drama has raised questions about consistency, especially with bigger challenges looming later in the campaign. Critics argue that persisting with makeshift positional choices could eventually derail their title push.
Contenders or Pretenders?
For now, Liverpool’s record speaks for itself, but as Merson starkly warned—“luck runs out.” Whether the Reds can prove him wrong and turn their fighting spirit into sustained dominance remains the big question hanging over their season.
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