I'm very, very confident. I think they look a real good team," Merson said. "Joe Gomez is a big plus, and the three up front are always going to cause problems. They've got every chance.
"Last season I think their Achilles heel was defending on the counter-attack, but with Gomez and Van Dijk, and with the goalkeeper, it's game on now.
"Nina imani sana, nadhani wanaonekana timu nzuri sana," alisema Merson. "Joe Gomez ni pamoja na kubwa zaidi, na tatu mbele mbele daima husababisha matatizo. Wamepata kila nafasi.
"Msimu wa mwisho nadhani kisigino cha Achilles kilikuwa kinalinda dhidi ya kushambulia, lakini kwa Gomez na Van Dijk, na kwa kipa, ni mchezo sasa.