Former Arsenal icon and outspoken pundit Paul Merson has delivered a scathing assessment of Liverpool’s Premier League campaign, claiming the Reds are being propped up by luck rather than performances.
Speaking after their run of narrow wins, Merson argued that Liverpool’s position in the table flatters them:
“I’ll say it again—with both of these Liverpool players playing out of position, Liverpool won’t do anything special this season. They’ve just been lucky. Soon they’ll be found out and when that happens, it’s game over. They should be mid-table. They’ve been gifted six points—Arsenal, Newcastle, Burnley. Last kicks, stoppage time pens. They’ve been gifted six points.”
His comments have ignited anger among Liverpool supporters, many of whom point to Arne Slot’s tactical tweaks and the brilliance of stars like Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Alexis Mac Allister as the true reasons behind their results.
Still, Merson’s criticism touches on a growing concern: Liverpool have relied on late goals and tight margins, a pattern that could unravel against stronger rivals. The debate now is whether Slot’s out-of-position selections will backfire as the season wears on.
For the moment, Liverpool sit near the summit of the table. But as Merson bluntly warns—luck won’t last forever.
The question lingers: are the Reds true contenders, or just waiting to be exposed?
