“This is a dodgy game” – Paul Merson gives shocking scoreline for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea clash
Paul Merson, a former midfielder for Arsenal, has predicted the outcome of the Blues’ forthcoming Premier League matchup versus Crystal Palace. He thinks Graham Potter will be able to lead Chelsea to victory on October 1 at Selhurst Park.
Merson said ahead of the match: “Potter is a good manager and a good coach, but he took some time to build his team at Brighton. It might take him a while at Chelsea as well, but he’ll need to finish in the top four this season.
“They also have a massive double-header in the Champions League and might be out of the competition if they fail to beat AC Milan over two legs.”
He added: “Marc Cucurella will definitely play this game – Graham Potter knows him well, and there’s not a lot of work to be done there. He didn’t bring in Fofana and Koulibaly, however, and that’s a problem – how much does he rate them? This is a dodgy game, but I’m going to go with a Chelsea victory.”
The Blues are currently seventh in the Premier League table with three wins out of six matches.
Paul Merson Prediction: 0-2