Paul Merson played for Arsenal Football Club. The former English midfielder joined Arsenal in 1984 and made his first team debut for Arsenal in 1986. Merson left Arsenal for Middlesbrough in 1997 for reportedly £4.5m. In total, he made 425 appearances for Arsenal and scored 99 goals. Merson wore several numbers for Arsenal including number 9 and number 10. He currently works as a football pundit in the media. Merson was born on March 20, 1968.
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Ex Arsenal man admits ‘greed’ and ‘addictions’ drove his exit
In a candid interview with FourFourTwo, Arsenal legend Paul Merson discusses his 1997 move to Middlesbrough. He elaborates on the role of financial incentives and personal addictions that influenced his decision.
Arteta ‘most underrated,’ Arsenal are challengers says Leeds boss
Paul Merson has predicted that Arsenal will "rip them to shreds" when they play Leeds United at Elland Road this weekend as they look to maintain their place at the top of the Premier League table.
Paul Merson changes his mind about Martin Odegaard
Paul Merson has revised his thoughts on Martin Odegaard after panning the signing at the start of the season.
Arsenal best positioned to sign Dusan Vlahovic in January as Merson hails striker
Arsenal seem to be in pole position to land Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic in the January window as they look to life after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
Arsene Wenger or Harry Redknapp: Paul Merson picks Redknapp
Paul Merson believes that Harry Redknapp was a better tactician than Arsene Wenger in comments that would be surprising if they came from anyone else.
Merson: Aubameyang is what Man United are missing
Paul Merson thinks Manchester United are missing a player like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as they need a 25-goal striker right now.
Paul Merson: This time last year, I wanted to kill myself
With FA Cup games kicking off a minute later than normal to highlight mental health issues, Paul Merson has revealed that this time last year he was suicidal.
Paul Merson: Iwobi has to play – Everton are a better team with him...
Paul Merson thinks Everton are a better team after the summer signings of Alex Iwobi and Moise Kean, and Marco Silva just needs to stick by the pair.
Paul Merson makes incredible Eric Dier admission
Before Arsenal’s game against Tottenham at the weekend Paul Merson opted for Eric Dier ahead of Lucas Torreira in his combined XI but now he doesn’t rate the Tottenham man at all.
Merson and Sherwood pick ridiculously Tottenham-heavy combined XIs
Paul Merson and Tim Sherwood have made the usual plea for attention pre-North London derby by picking ridiculously Tottenham-heavy combined XIs.
Merson: Sanchez is lost and struggling at Manchester United
Paul Merson thinks Alexis Sanchez looks a bit lost at Manchester United right now, and admits the forward is struggling with his new club.
Pundit accidentally strikes gold explaining why Alexis Sanchez is rubbish without Mesut Ozil
Paul Merson doesn’t often talk sense but he might have accidentally struck gold when he said Mesut Ozil helped Alexis Sanchez look good.
Merson: I don’t think the players are mentally strong enough
Paul Merson claims Unai Emery's squad aren't strong enough mentally to achieve anything more than they did last season, after watching the team play one game against the English champions.
Video: Merson struggles to pronounce names of Arsenal’s new signings
Paul Merson has long struggled with any vaguely complex names, and it seems the rest of the footballing world has started to catch on.
Merson: I’ll be shocked if Brendan Rodgers doesn’t get the Arsenal job
Paul Merson truly believes that Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers should take over from Arsene Wenger.
Merson: Players are to blame for final defeat not Wenger
Paul Merson refuses to blame Arsene Wenger for Arsenal's League Cup final defeat, saying the players have to accept responsibility after a number of terrible individual performances.
Paul Merson makes ridiculous claim over Arsenal’s decision to sell Giroud
Paul Merson says Arsenal should have kept Olivier Giroud and sold Alexandre Lacazette instead, as the 31-year-old was the club's only 'plan B'.
Merson: I think Chelsea will pick off Arsenal
Paul Merson predicts a win for Chelsea over Arsenal this evening, believing the Gunners have serious problems with in-house division right now.
Merson predicts five-goal thriller when Arsenal face Palace
Paul Merson predicts Arsenal's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace to end up a five-goal thriller, due to the two sides' poor defensive records.
4 reasons why Merson’s Agüero-Alexis swap deal is ludicrous
Paul Merson has bizarrely suggested Arsenal try for a Sergio Agüero-Alexis Sanchez swap deal, despite the obvious reasons it won't happen.
Merson begrudgingly backs “embarrassing” Arsenal to beat Newcastle
Arsenal face Newcastle on Saturday and former Gunner Paul Merson actually believes his former side might win.
Merson: I think Arsenal will win against West Ham
Paul Merson is predicting a 3-1 win for Arsenal over West Ham on Wednesday, despite noting the Hammers' unpredictability in the last month.
Merson: Arsenal can beat West Ham by tiring them out
Paul Merson feels Arsenal could take advantage of West Ham's fatigue when the two London sides lock horns on Wednesday night.
Merson: Wilshere has to leave Arsenal
Former Gunner, Paul Merson, believes that Jack Wilshere has to leave Arsenal if he wants to get regular first team football.
Merson predicts Arsenal to win comfortably against Huddersfield
Paul Merson thinks Arsenal will ease to a 3-0 win over Huddersfield on Wednesday.
Merson: Arsenal must keep Özil and Sanchez to finish in the top-four
Paul Merson thinks Arsenal will only be able to finish in the Champions League places this season if they hang onto Mesut Özil and Alexis Sanchez.
Merson: You just don’t know what will happen with Arsenal
Paul Merson has high hopes for Arsenal's performance against Burnley on Sunday but even he knows where it could all go wrong for the Gunners.
Merson: Ozil is a Rolls Royce player
Paul Merson has explained why "world class" Mesut Ozil gets so much criticism.
Merson: Spurs have big advantage
Paul Merson believes that a fresh Harry Kane gives Tottenham a big advantage over Arsenal.
Leave for Italy: Merson gives Wilshere advice on future
Former Gunner Paul Merson has urged Jack Wilshere to move abroad in order to further his career.
Merson: I would play Walcott against City
Paul Merson has identified left back as Manchester City's weakness, and thinks Theo Walcott could exploit it.
Merson: Wenger should have left to let Klopp, Conte or Mourinho take over
Paul Merson believes Arsene Wenger should have left Arsenal years ago to make way for Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte or Jose Mourinho.
Video: Merson comes out of retirement to play for Caerau
Paul Merson came out of retirement to play for Welsh fourth-tier team Caerau, making his debut in last night's meeting against Pontyclun, but saw a lighting failure lead to the abandonment of the fixture.
Why is Paul Merson so anti-Özil?
Paul Merson came out with more anti-Özil comments ahead of the weekend's clash between Arsenal and Watford, even though the facts go against everything he's saying.
Arsene Wenger gives former Gunner both barrels during press conference
Paul Merson is coming out of retirement to play for third-tier Welsh side Caerau but Arsene Wenger certainly ain't impressed.
Paul Merson talks nonsense about Mesut Ozil – he works harder than Alexis
Paul Merson says he wouldn't put Mesut Özil back into the team against Watford, as the German doesn't work hard enough.
Video: Arsene Wenger savages Paul Merson in press conference
Arsène Wenger jokingly dismissed a question about Paul Merson's return to football, with the 49-year-old rumoured to be joining Welsh four-tier team Caerau.
Merson coming out of retirement to play for Caerau
Paul Merson has been cleared to play for third-tier Welsh side Caerau.
Merson: Wenger would win the title if he had Redknapp’s tactical nous
Paul Merson thinks Arsène Wenger would win the Premier League title if he had the same tactical sense as Harry Redknapp.
Merson: England need Wilshere’s creativity
Paul Merson believes England are in desperate need of Jack Wilshere and Adam Lallana's creativity.