Former Arsenal man writes off Sporting tie and only eyes Barcelona | OneFootball

Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester City in the English League Cup final is still being talked about, and Paul Merson did not hold back. Despite the 2-0 loss at Wembley, the former England international believes the gunners will still win the Premier League and also discusses the Champions League, where he ignores... Sporting.

“Arsenal are far too good for the other teams they have to face in the run-in”, began the Sky Sports columnist and former London club player in his remarks, with the side preparing to meet the Lions in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Although the gunners are still in the race to win the English title, the FA Cup and the Champions League, Paul Merson insisted: "I don’t see Arsenal winning anything other than the Premier League". And he explained: "City are still in the FA Cup. Watching that game, I’d be shocked if Arsenal went back to Wembley and beat them. And then, in the Champions League, I look at Barcelona, who Arsenal are on course to face in the semi-finals, and Arsenal do not have the pace needed to trouble Barcelona’s high line. I don’t even want to think about what Barcelona could do to Arsenal".

Merson’s analysis of the final was harsh, especially regarding the second half, where he believes Mikel Arteta’s team were completely overrun. "City absolutely destroyed them", he fired, adding that this was "a defeat that damages confidence".

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