Warning: Never take betting tips from Paul Merson


Bungling TV pundit Paul Merson was on fine form over the weekend when he gazed into his crystal ball and made predictions for three FA Cup ties.

Merson, with brazen confidence picked Everton, Stoke and Bournemouth to all gain victories and progress into the next round. However, as you can see in the video below, if you had taken up Merse on his expert tips you’d have been left with a return of precisely zero.

If there is anything to learn from this, it is to bet against Merson rather than with him. Considered yourselves warned.