EPL: They would take him – Merson on manager Chelsea should appoint permanently
Monday, April 27, 2026
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson urged Chelsea to hire Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe as the permanent manager now that Liam Rosenior has been sacked and Calum McFarlane is serving as interim coach. Merson argues Howe’s experience would stabilize the club and improve its performance for the rest of the season.
Former Arsenal player, Paul Merson, wants Chelsea to appoint Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe as the permanent replacement for Liam Rosenior at the end of the season. Chelsea sacked Rosenior last week and appointed Calum McFarlane as their interim head coach for the remainder of the season. However, Merson feels Howe would be the perfect […] EPL: They would take him – Merson on manager Chelsea should appoint permanently