Chelsea suffered a 1-0 away defeat to Arsenal in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final, crashing out of the competition with a 4-2 aggregate loss. Blues centre-back Wesley Fofana was reduced to tears after the final whistle, and Arsenal legend Paul Merson has offered his scathing assessment of the display.
Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, Paul Merson said: “I’m astonished by what I saw. I can’t believe it. This isn’t a side in the bottom five — they’ve got World Cup winners in their ranks.”
“Fofana’s in tears, and he should be, because they didn’t turn up at all. They bowed out of a semi-final with zero fight. That’s just not acceptable. You go out with everything you’ve got, not like this.”
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Wutabklpu
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Marson didn't say the truth at all. Chelsea dominated the game and really suffered Arsenal, forcing them into defensive tactics. The better team lost the game!
really and how many shots did Chelsea had
sudalmntuz
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goo crying
sudalmntuz
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cry more fools only when they see Liverpool....
Nazaeopyz
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First half I agreed with him, with the system the coach started the game was very poor, no wing players, delarp is not use to that wing, there was no attack on that first half, but after the changes then was more attack at that second half
Fekacilrtz
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Fofana should cry. What was Liam Delap doing on the field of play. He was collecting yellow card more than goals
lisekmrsty
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clowny comment. Chelsea set up with 5 defenders. What are you on?
Vaecimprst
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this Paul Merson or Mason guy you all talk $#!t about Chelsea all the time never expecting anything good out of Chelsea
Do you know that he's a Chelsea fan?
Cocelmtuz
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Marson didn't say the truth at all. Chelsea dominated the game and really suffered Arsenal, forcing them into defensive tactics. The better team lost the game!
olatundex15
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I love football The same Man U and Liverpool fans praising Arsenal for beating Chelsea, will still laugh at them when they lose the finals to Man City
who told you man c will make it to the final?
Carringtonlife
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The lineup and tactics Chelsea used was very poor. How will you be trading and resolved to a defensive system? Not one attempt on target
kusikmsuyz
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did nerson really watch the match because he's saying nonsense
Behbcdkrst
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
History is what make us we're on earth now
ice411
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I love football The same Man U and Liverpool fans praising Arsenal for beating Chelsea, will still laugh at them when they lose the finals to Man City
sisemnptu
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Merson is let down in analysis as if he never played football.shame
Bupcdety
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I agree with you sir!!!! honestly, there was no fighting spirits at all, infact, from the coach to the players.
how did you wanted them to play? if you play in country that almost 80%of the officials hate a particular team how do you expect them to win?go and check number fouls Arsenal committed, grabbing of shirts and fouling across the 90 minutes but referee sees nothing wrong but one foul from Chelsea, you will see yellow card.
ice411
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Chelsea and Spurs are married by Arsenal
Manchester United married by Spurs The Europa trophy still paining you, boi
Bupcdety
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Arsenal deserve to qualify but for one's English referees need to step up.how can you watch hincapue,Saliba,Gabriel and Timber be committing fouls yet you give them no card, grabbing shirts all time but you pretend not to see why?
Yiaabkmnpt
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Depends on how you saw it, from the radio commentary I followed it was reported that Chelsea were the better side asking so many questions, infact that was what gave Arsenal the chance for counterattack that led to the goal in the last minute of the game
Chelsea was the better side but Arsenal won remember that arsenal won the game at Stamford Bridge so they are not under any pressure again
Yiaabkmnpt
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
History tellers continue
Hiaaelpry
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I think this guy din't watch the game at all..or he has too much hatred of Chelsea..because the way Chelsea played more especially second half you can't say they did not give it all....this is absurd statement and un profetional
Behbcdkrst
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
I don't know what you ready want to hear okay, you will not achieve what Chelsea have achieved in 50 years period
Dr-k_1
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I loss lot of money your tears won't help cause I bet bTS
same here bro
faebdlnorz
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Another Ronaldo. Cry cry baby of Chelsea
MukisaGerald
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Chelsea and Spurs are married by Arsenal
Richard0010
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Do not forget that we are the only team in Europe who won all European trophies
Shut up 🤫, You’re trophy less for this season. Your new boss has already been beaten twice by Arteta. Salute 🫡 them and stop looking for silly excuses.
tehdklnsu
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I loss lot of money your tears won't help cause I bet bTS
radacdery
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marson is an idiot,he speaks like someone who doesn't know football
am calling him an idiot because Chelsea played very well yesterday and they gave it all... not what he claims
kudamorz
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Chelsea gave us a real freight , especially in the second half, they totally dominated. We only managed to get that goal on the counter.
Dominate what? when you dominate without making use of it how will that help you win a match
kudamorz
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marson is an idiot,he speaks like someone who doesn't know football
How will you call him an idiot? did Chelsea came to play football or pack the bus waiting for second half like their coach said. You want to overcome a one goal deficit and you play with 5 defenders.
lodailtu
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I agree with you sir!!!! honestly, there was no fighting spirits at all, infact, from the coach to the players.
radacdery
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marson is an idiot,he speaks like someone who doesn't know football
Behbcdkrst
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
Do not forget that we are the only team in Europe who won all European trophies
Ageerjok
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
Does it make sense to you? 🤡
NingCulture
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this Paul Merson or Mason guy you all talk $#!t about Chelsea all the time never expecting anything good out of Chelsea
Wikakmnouz
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
Yes understood coz God is from your village you have even seen in future
pombcdklnr
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Chelsea gave us a real freight , especially in the second half, they totally dominated. We only managed to get that goal on the counter.
Elmaxy
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
That's why he is crying???, I am shocked
Behbcdkrst
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He will cry because what he have achieved arsenal players will not achieve it in 50 years to come okay
Sekcikmuyz
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don't cry. your coach don't know how to play derby . derby is mature players not everage
Lucacikoty
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Chelsea the best side and don't know where goal post is? You listen to radio? are you serious? radio at this modern time? common, grow up.
Ruealmopry
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wh cry about that 🍺 mug. The 🏆 is the EPL and Ucl, fight for those.
Pobcdeklmz
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Depends on how you saw it, from the radio commentary I followed it was reported that Chelsea were the better side asking so many questions, infact that was what gave Arsenal the chance for counterattack that led to the goal in the last minute of the game
this is not the point,,, theh needed a goal morethan boosting possession. the coach is the one to blame
Hatbdkoryz
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Depends on how you saw it, from the radio commentary I followed it was reported that Chelsea were the better side asking so many questions, infact that was what gave Arsenal the chance for counterattack that led to the goal in the last minute of the game
Heikal_Mahsir
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Cry baby cry