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PAUL MERSON suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction live on Sky Sports after jumping up to celebrate one of Declan Rice’s incredible free-kick goals. The Arsenal star delivered two dead-ball strikes in the space of 12 minutes as his side thumped Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League. 3 Paul Merson suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction on Sky Sports 3 The former Arsenal legend was reacting to one of Declan Rice's free-kicks against Real Madrid Credit: EPA Mikel Merino also netted in the quarter-final first-leg clash at the Emirates on Tuesday night.
And Arsenal are now on the verge of setting up a semi-final tie against one of Aston Villa or Paris Saint-Germain. There were star performances all over the pitch for the Gunners yesterday. But it was Rice who stole the show with two sumptuous free-kicks.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'Director's a sicko' TV cameras go straight to Bellingham after Rice goals and fans love it The England star, who had NEVER scored one single direct free-kick in his entire career beforehand, hit his first from distance in the 58th minute. However, Rice’s second goal in the 70th minute was even better. Standing at an angle akin to set-piece legend David Beckham, Rice curled a beauty round Real Madrid’s wall and into the far-top corner.
Watching in the Sky Sports studio, former Arsenal star Merson was left delighted by the effort. Most read in Football GAFFER OUT Celtic cult hero QUITS first manager's job days after humiliating defeat OVER AND OUT Alan Muir's VAR career OVER as ex-ref axed after Celtic and Gers controversies 'I'd love to sit down with him' Gordon Strachan ready to end feud with Celtic hero McGeady FINAL HURDLE Rangers' 49ers takeover plunged into fresh doubt as Leeds Utd fears emerge BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS However, as he jumped up in delight to celebrate, fan favourite Merse’s jumper rode up his body, leaving his tummy exposed. Supporters found his cheeky gaffe brilliant though.
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before firing stunning free-kick 3 Merse's jumped slid up his body, delighting his fans at home One said: “Take off your shirt Mese, I know you want it, come on you Gunners!” Another declared: “Brilliant from Merson.” One noted: “Lol Merson’s belly as he jumps up to celebrate.” Another added: “What an epic reaction, iconic.
” Following his jump, Merson had to plenty to say about Rice’s goal too. He boomed: “What a goal, it’s a phenomenal free kick, Rice Rice baby! Read more on the Scottish Sun GONE BUST All staff axed after 40-year-old Scottish firm collapses BE PREPARED Inside Scotland's official 72-hour 'survival kit' as spies issue Putin warning “What a goal, honestly, the first one was good, this one is better! “He’s bent it, whipped it, beat Courtois from there, what a goal.”.
