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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Paul Merson unnecessarily slams Ozil
Paul Merson has decided it's been too long since someone's unfairly criticised Mesut Ozil so he might as well have a go.
Quick watch: Paul Merson tears into Arsenal over Mustafi transfer fee
With Arsenal reportedly haggling over the Shkodran Mustafi transfer fee (according to press reports at least) many people are getting themselves a little worked up over it all, none more so, it seems, than Paul Merson.
Paul Merson reckons Wenger should sign Zlatan but won’t
Paul Merson believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be a great addition to the Arsenal squad but Arsene Wenger won't sign him because the goalscorer would question...
Paul Merson: Arsenal fans are bored with fourth place!
Paul Merson once again decided to hit out at Arsene Wenger in his weekly column but this time he has a point.
The former Arsenal...
Paul Merson encourages Arsenal to sign ‘perfect fit’ Guardiola
Former Arsenal man, Paul Merson, believes that Pep Guardiola is a 'perfect fit' for Arsenal.
After the Bayern Munich manager confirmed that he will be...
Merson backs ‘mildly consistent’ Arsenal to win league
Paul Merson not only reckons that Arsenal will beat Manchester City on Monday night, he thinks we'll go on to win the Premier League...
Merson: Klopp is a gamble
Paul Merson probably would've love to play under Jürgen Klopp.
The former Arsenal midfielder was a bit wacky, up for a laugh and had boundless...
Merson: Chelsea v Arsenal should be replayed
Following the FA overturning Gabriel's red card from the Chelsea match, Paul Merson has unleashed a scathing attack on Diego Costa and said that he...
Merson backs Alexis to find his form against Leicester
Alexis Sanchez has had a slow start to the season after returning late from the Copa America tournament and is still yet to find...
Merson selects eight Arsenal players in north London XI
Paul Merson has been more generous than I would be in selecting a combined Arsenal and Spurs north London XI.
The League Cup third round...
Merson: Mourinho v Wenger rivalry ‘feeds into’ Chelsea
In Paul Merson's column before the Chelsea match on Saturday, the former Arsenal man admitted that he actually quite enjoys the mutual dislike Wenger...
Merson: Chelsea just don’t lose to Arsenal
Paul Merson has, surprise surprise, backed his beloved Chelsea to beat Arsenal on Saturday.
The former Gunner (although you wouldn't know it) thinks the Blues' tactics against Maccabi...
Merson: It’s not Wenger’s money!
Former Arsenal man Paul Merson has blown a gasket over Arsene Wenger not signing Karim Benzema during the summer transfer window.
The self-proclaimed Chelsea fan...
Merson: Arsenal squad remains ‘very short’
Arsenal are pretty close to the title if you ask most people, maybe just lacking a midfielder or a striker before being completely able...
Merson on winning the title at Anfield
Back in May 1989, Paul Merson was just 21 years old and started at Anfield as Arsenal looked to win their first title for...
Former Arsenal number 10 hails Özil
Paul Merson wore the number 10 for Arsenal for much of his 11 seasons at the club, eventually relinquishing it for Dennis Bergkamp.
The former...
Merson: Community Shield means more to Arsenal
Paul Merson believes that the Community Shield result means more to Arsenal than it does Chelsea, but predicts us to win 1-0.
Arsene Wenger’s cursed number 9
Lukas Podolski completed his move to Galatasaray over the weekend, and with that another failed signing vacated the number nine of Arsenal.
Arsène Wenger has...
Merson: Arsenal never challenged last season
by Nia Griffiths
Paul Merson joins the list of people who clearly barely watched us play last season but still, for some reason, feel the...
Paul Merson says Özil is "different class"
by Lewis Ambrose
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson is fairly outspoken, and has taken to defending Mesut Özil in an interview with The Sport Review.
Possibly because...
Merson: Arsenal 'never looked like scoring' against Swansea
Paul Merson has been talking to Sky Sports about Arsenal's match at Old Trafford on Sunday and guess what? He predicts an Arsenal loss.
In...
Merson: Arsenal definitely need a new goalkeeper
Ex-Arsenal forward, Paul Merson, has been speaking about Arsenal's need for reinforcements this summer and just where they should spend their money.
Merson seems to echo...
Former Arsenal man: It’s got to change at Arsenal
We haven't even got to the end of this season and already people are calling for this, that and the other for next.
'It's got...
Merson: Don’t let Walcott haunt you, Arsenal
Former Gunner Paul Merson has urged Arsenal to sign Theo Walcott up as quickly as possible.
Video – Merson claims Wenger needs Manchester United win
Former Arsenal frontman Paul Merson has claimed that Arsene Wenger will be under pressure should they lose to United on Monday night.