Bizarre moment Paul Merson makes noise ‘that may be the actual work of the devil’ live on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday
SKY SPORTS pundit Paul Merson has gone viral after making a noise compared to the “work of the devil”. The former Arsenal star was on Soccer Saturday to provide updates on Ipswich’s clash against Manchester City.Paul Merson let out a bizarre noise as Ipswich scoredCredit: Sky SportsTo the shock of everyone, including Merson, the Premier League new boys went ahead after just seven minutes as Sammie Szmodics slotted home.And it’s safe to say the 56-year-old could not believe what he was witnessing as he let out an unusual scream as the ball rolled into the back of the net.Merson’s screech came as Sue Smith was discussing Southampton vs Nottingham Forest and it made her burst into laughter.The bizarre reaction has gone viral on social media, with one fan saying: “Paul Merson has made a noise on Soccer Saturday that may be the actual work of the devil.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Why does Paul Merson feel the need to scream?”A third giggled: “Proper telly.”Despite the slow start, Man City came from behind to win 4-1 as Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick and Kevin De Bruyne also scored.Merson will soon be away from the Sky Sports studio as he has signed up to take part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.Most read in FootballHe showed off his moves on last week’s edition of Soccer Saturday as he was mocked by host Simon Thomas, who labelled him “twinkle toes”.The Sun can reveal Merson has agreed a six-figure deal to feature on the show.Paul Merson gives fans awkward preview of Strictly routine live on Sky SportsHarry Redknapp’s 2024/25 season predictions TOP FOURARSENAL, MANCHESTER CITY, LIVERPOOL and TOTTENHAM — and I’ve got a really strong feeling for Arsenal this season. A few of Man City’s star players are getting a bit older. There’s been nothing between the two teams over the past two years.RELEGATIONEVERTON (18th), SOUTHAMPTON (19th), LEICESTER (20th) — I like Sean Dyche and Everton are a great club with brilliant, knowledgeable fans. They’re just badly run. They need to go down to rebuild to come back again. But the key is new owners.TOP SCORERERLING HAALAND — I can’t see anyone taking his crown off him. He’s a goal machine, isn’t he? If I can get him at evens, I might lump on!MOST ASSISTSMARTIN ODEGAARD — He’ll be the catalyst for Arsenal’s surge to the title. I can see it now. He’s a superb player and he makes it look so easy.CARABAO CUPTOTTENHAM — Ange Postecoglou will break Spurs’ trophy curse. Most big teams will mess about with this trophy, but Tottenham will go full steam.FA CUPLIVERPOOL — I fancy Arne Slot to stamp his mark on English football quickly and there’s few better ways to do it than lifting this famous old trophy.CHAMPIONS LEAGUEREAL MADRID — Carlo Ancelotti is bullish about their chances. He has said that with Kylian Mbappe, it’s the best team they’ve had for a long time.EUROPA LEAGUEMANCHESTER UNITED — Clubs seem to have stopped sneering at this competition. And Spurs and United should be going both barrels for it.CONFERENCE LEAGUECHELSEA — The Luxembourg champions could be dangerous! Joking aside, the Blues must win it. More