EPL: The pressure is on Man City now – Merson reacts to Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Hot Source

Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said the pressure is now on Manchester City after Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 on Saturday.
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice, while Bukayo Saka also got on the scoresheet, as the Gunners went six points clear of City.
Pep Guardiola’s men will face Everton on Monday night, as they play catch up to Arsenal.
Merson said on Sky Sports: “For the next four or five days until Man City play Everton and Brentford next week. The pressure is on them now…
“Fair play to Arsenal, after that absolute nightmare against Bournemouth, to bounce back the way they have to get these two results is massive.
“In his wildest dreams last night lying in bed, Arteta couldn’t have dreamt that [tonight’s performance].”
EPL: The pressure is on Man City now – Merson reacts to Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham

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FA Cup: Sutton predicts Chelsea vs Leeds, Man City vs Southampton

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April 25, 2026
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Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton, has offered his prediction for the FA Cup semi-final matches.

Manchester City will face Southampton on Saturday evening, and Chelsea are set to battle Leeds United on Sunday at Wembley Stadium for a spot in the final.

According to Sutton, City will beat Southampton, provided they are more clinical in front of goal.

He also expects a “3-0” victory for Pep Guardiola’s side, saying he doesn’t anticipate a “shock result” in that tie.

As for Chelsea, Sutton is backing Leeds to come out on top.

He predicted a 2-1 win for Daniel Farke’s side, explaining via BBC Sport, “I’m going for Leeds United to beat Chelsea at Wembley too. Chelsea 1-2 Leeds United.”

FA Cup: Sutton predicts Chelsea vs Leeds, Man City vs Southampton

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EPL: Salah in showdown talks with Slot over Liverpool future

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December 12, 2025
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Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, held showdown talks with Mohamed Salah on Friday morning, according to Daily Mail.

Slot dropped Salah for their trip to Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek.

It came after the Egyptian winger granted an explosive interview, taking a dig at the club’s hierarchy last Saturday.

Salah claimed he had been “thrown under the bus” and had “no relationship” with Slot.

The Egyptian’s outburst had led to speculations that this weekend’s league fixture with Brighton will be his last for the club.

Slot said: “I will have a conversation with Mo this morning and the outcome of that conversation determines how it will look tomorrow.

“I have no reasons not wanting him to stay, if that is a little bit of an answer.”

EPL: Salah in showdown talks with Slot over Liverpool future

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FA Cup: Arteta reveals why he dropped Declan Rice, Zubimendi against Manfield

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March 7, 2026
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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has explained the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi from the matchday squad to face Mansfield Town in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday.

The two midfielders are missing for the game against the League One side.

Arteta has made a total of nine changes from the team that beat Brighton 1-0 in the Premier League in midweek.

Cristhian Mosquera and Gabriel Martinelli are the only players to keep their places in the starting XI, while teenagers Max Dowman and Marli Salmon both start.

“We know the difficulty of the challenge, it’s always really tough to win and earn the right to go through to the next round and we are very, very aware of that,” Arteta replied, when asked about the changes.

FA Cup: Arteta reveals why he dropped Declan Rice, Zubimendi against Manfield