‘I wouldn’t be shocked’: Paul Merson shares who he thinks will win on Monday – Fulham or Chelsea
Paul Merson has predicted Chelsea to pick up a narrow win when they travel to Fulham on Monday night.
The Blues visit Craven Cottage in a few days time for an important Premier League fixture against Fulham.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have just one victory from their opening six league games, so they’re desperately under pressure to improve their form. A midweek triumph against Brighton in the Carabao Cup third round should at least give them a mini boost, though.
Merson thinks Chelsea will edge out neighbours Fulham with a 1-0 away win on Monday.
He told Sportskeeda: “Chelsea got a good result in the Carabao Cup against Brighton – they really needed it. However, they have a bit of an issue against Fulham as Nicolas Jackson is suspended. I think Armando Broja will be given an opportunity to lead the line and I hope he takes his chance as he was doing well before getting injured.
“The Blues have opened up teams but haven’t been scoring freely. On some level, watching Chelsea reminds me of Manchester United because they don’t have a fixed pattern of play or a clear philosophy like Arsenal, Manchester City, or even Liverpool.
“I wouldn’t be shocked if Chelsea dropped points because it’s been that kind of a season for them, but they’re my team and my heart says they’ll win 1-0. Mauricio Pochettino still hasn’t found his best team and I feel bad for him as they’ve just gone out and bought player after player with no real plan.
“They also have a handful of injury issues to deal with, so I think we have to wait before passing judgment on Pochettino’s time at the club.
“Prediction: Fulham 0-1 Chelsea.”