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Paul Merson has criticised Chelsea’s strategy during their EFL Cup semi-final second leg match against Arsenal on Tuesday.
He claimed that the Blues went out in a “whimper” instead of taking the game to the hosts despite trailing after the first leg.
The Gunners hosted their London rivals in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
They went into the game 3-2 down after the first leg at Stamford Bridge last month.
Arsenal beat them again 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium. After the game, Paul Merson criticised Chelsea’s playing style.
He told Sky Sports, “I’m numb, I’m flabbergasted. I can’t believe what I’ve just watched.
“Chelsea Football Club has international players, a World Cup winner, and is not a bottom-five team. This isn’t a bottom-five team. He [Wesley Fofana] is crying; he should be crying because they never had a go.
“They have exited the competition quietly in the semi-final. It hasn’t worked. Go out in a blaze of glory, don’t go out like that,” he added.
The Blues had 55% possession and attempted 11 shots, with two being on target, compared to Arsenal’s six shots, with two on target.
