At 14:00 CEST on September 14, Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson discussed the performance of Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Aston Villa so far this season in his column.

"Is Irolafacing bigger challenges than expected?"

I'm getting worried about Liverpool because Saturday's result was concerning. It was a really bad result. I'm not sure if things are becoming more difficult for him since arriving at Anfield compared to his time at Bournemouth. I'm not disrespecting Bournemouth, but their 0-0 draw with Fulham at home wasn't a big deal.

However, Liverpool's draw with Fulham at home is making headlines. He needs to adapt to it. He needs to relax and give his team more freedom to play. Now, when you watch matches every week, as the fixtures pile up, Manchester City and Arsenal are performing so much better than everyone else. The gap is unbelievably large.

Concerns about Floryan Wójcik and whether Mohamed Salah is the right choice for Liverpool

I don't know how long they can hold onto Floryan Wójcik. I really like him and think he's an exceptional player. But right now, he's not settling in, really not settling in. I don't know how long they can keep him. I like Mohamed Salah too, but I'm not sure if he's what Liverpool need. What are Salah's standout qualities? He's quick. But for Liverpool, playing at this level, you don't necessarily need to be that fast. You don't need to be the fastest player in the Premier League. You need more. So far, I'm not sure if he possesses those qualities. Don't misunderstand me—he'll have good matches—but I think they need a more creative and productive player. Salaḥ had those qualities when he was younger, which is why he was so successful at the club.

At Liverpool, you don't just need pace. Nobody is pressing Liverpool hard right now. Everyone drops deep and defends. There's no other tactic, and that's concerning.

Mentality and confidence are Tottenham's main problems

Against Everton, I thought they played quite well for the first 15-20 minutes. I think their passing and movement caused Everton real problems. But they didn't score. When you don't score like that, confidence returns as a problem. If they can't keep scoring goals, it feels like the match is never going to end, doesn't it? That's the issue. They need to score early. Confidence matters.

What I'm trying to say is: any footballer, whether they're U10 or professional, if they can control something, that's confidence. Right now, they don't have that confidence, or rather, that belief. That's the problem—that belief.

Arsenal will comfortably retain their title

I think they'll win the Premier League by two goals. I think they'll win comfortably. Look at Arsenal's fixtures: Manchester City away, Manchester United away, Chelsea away, Liverpool away. After those four matches, I don't know who can beat Arsenal.

They're an extremely difficult team to beat. I don't think they'll lose many matches this season. They've relaxed a bit now. Nobody can call Arsenal "bottlers" anymore, so the pressure has eased. They play like they know the outcome in advance—like a predetermined script.

I watched their match against Aston Villa recently, and then their match against Sunderland, and they barely broke a sweat. They played with such patience. They'll eventually score and their opponents won't. That's their current state.

Is Aston Villa genuinely in danger of relegation?

No, no. Simply put, I think they have many good players. I think their result against Nottingham Forest was very poor. That's concerning. They had an easy game but didn't score. But if they do get relegated, I'd be very surprised.

They have many excellent players and one of the best managers in the business. They're going through a difficult period right now.

However, I think this week's Tottenham versus Aston Villa match is very important. It's a big match. If you're at the bottom of the table, you stay there. I'm not worried about Tottenham Hotspur or Aston Villa specifically, but I think it's an important match for both teams to change their momentum.

After winning the match, they can continue during the international break. It's a huge football match.

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