EPL: Monumental failure - Paul Merson issues Champions League warning to Chelsea

Arsenal fable Paul Merson has warned Chelsea that failing to suffice for the Champions League would beryllium a “monumental failure".

According to Merson, Chelsea's existent signifier is not up to the modular of a top-five Premier League team.

The 58-year-old, who stated this successful his latest Sky Sports column, admitted that helium was precise disappointed with Chelsea's show against Sunderland past weekend.

"I americium very, precise disappointed with Chelsea's show astatine Sunderland. They simply did not play to their expected level," Merson said.

"The consistency they are showing present is not up to the modular of a top-five Premier League team. Chelsea's extremity is to suffice for the Champions League.

"If they don't marque it to the Champions League, it volition beryllium a immense failure, a monumental failure."

Chelsea failed to suffice for the Champions League aft finishing extracurricular of the Premier League apical 5 past season.

EPL: Monumental nonaccomplishment - Paul Merson issues Champions League informing to Chelsea