Arsenal icon Paul Merson vowed to permanently get a shocking "Tottenham" tattoo if Spurs beat Man City to aid the Gunners' Premier League title bid against their North London rivals.
In a comment that will raise eyebrows among Arsenal supporters, Gunners legend Paul Merson has incredibly vowed to get a "Tottenham" tattoo if his club's fierce North London rivals can somehow beat Manchester City to boost the Premier League title hopes.
With Arsenal four points behind City having played a game more, Mikel Arteta's side likely needs favors from other teams if they are to capture their first league crown since 2004. That includes Tottenham getting a result against the defending champions when they meet on Sunday at the Etihad. "If they win that, I'll have a Tottenham tattoo!" Merson told Sky Sports. "That's how much I want Arsenal to win the league."
The 54-year-old former Gunners striker turned pundit understands the massive challenge of Spurs upsetting a City team that has won four of the last five Premier League titles. But he also sees an opportunity for Antonio Conte's side to frustrate City with their defensive approach and counter-attacking quality. "Look, let's be honest, Man City are a phenomenal team," Merson stated. "But if anyone can frustrate them, it's Tottenham...What an opportunity this is for Spurs to finally win a trophy this season - by helping Arsenal."
Merson's cheeky reference to Tottenham's well-known struggles in securing any silverware since 2008 adds an extra layer of doubt to his shocking tattoo vow. But the Arsenal icon insists he's ready to permanently ink his body with Spurs' name and crest if it means the Gunners win the title. "I'll need to go get that tattoo the very next day! I don't care if it's the biggest creature on the planet, I'll get it across my chest if that's what it takes," Merson said.
Arsenal still has work to do even with a hypothetical Spurs win, but Merson's wild promise shows how desperate he is to see his beloved club end their long Premier League drought.
