Paul Merson names the teams to finish in the top four this season, but three major teams will withdraw

Paul Merson, a former Arsenal winger, has projected the teams to finish in the top four in the Premier League this year.

He cautioned Chelsea under Graham Potter that they run the risk of missing the top four this season.

Manchester City is now in second place in the Premier League, trailing just Arsenal, while Newcastle United is committed to retaining third place.

The Blues are stumbling in eighth position and will have to fight hard to occupy the last spot ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham.

Merson said on Daily Star, “The only issue is that Newcastle and Arsenal have thrown a monkey in the works.

These two teams have off to such strong starts that Chelsea is struggling to stay in the top four.

“I don’t see Newcastle or Arsenal letting up at the moment,” said insisting that two top teams will drop out of top four.

“Two top teams are left out, but you’re talking about three this year.”