Paul Merson lets rip after Arsenal beat Chelsea in Carabao Cup semi-final - 'I am lost for words'

Paul Merson has delivered a scathing verdict on Chelsea as the Blues succumbed to a 1-0 defeat on the night and 4-2 on aggregate against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final

Paul Merson has claimed he is "numb" and "flabbergasted" as he slammed Chelsea's performance during their Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

The Blues travelled to north London looking to overcome a one-goal deficit after losing the first leg 3-2 last month. Although Liam Rosenior's side restricted Arsenal to little going forward, they failed to trouble Gunners goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who made just two saves throughout.

"I am numb, I am flabbergasted," Merson told Sky Sports. "I can't believe what I have just watched. I honestly can't believe hat I have just watched.

"Arsenal fans and the players themselves...this is Chelsea Football Club. They have got international football players, a World Cup winner.

"They have got players all over...this is not a bottom four or five team, they have just come here...they should be crying because they never had a go.

"I am lost for words, I cannot believe what's just happened. They have gone out with an absolute whimper in the semi-final of a big competition.

"If it worked it was great but if it hasn't worked, you can't gamble like that. Have a go and go out in a blaze of glory. Don't go out like that. I am lost for words."