Paul Merson: “I can’t explain how big it would be if Liverpool ended up not getting in the top four, it’s massive. Liverpool and Chelsea will be spending money on the strength of expecting that money to be coming in next season” Paul Merson

Gareth Bale showed glimpses of being world-class against Burnley while Liverpool and Chelsea both can’t afford to lose on Thursday, says Paul Merson in his latest column.
Merson explains why Gareth Bale’s performance in Spurs’ 4-0 win over Burnley on Sunday can give hope of being more than just a flash-in-the-pan showing from the Real Madrid loanee.