EPL: He’s X-factor” – Paul Merson hails ‘outstanding’ Chelsea star

<p>Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has hailed Chelsea winger, Raheem Sterling after he put in a man-of-the-match performance against Burnley in Saturday’s Premier League tie.</p>, <p>Chelsea won their third game in a row across all competitions thanks to Sterling’s impressive display.</p>, <p>Goals from Sterling, Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson gave Mauricio Pochettino’s side the victory over the host at Turf Moor.</p>, <p>However, Merson has now heaped praises on Sterling, describing him as the ‘X-factor’ during the encounter.</p>, <p>Merson (via The Chelsea Chronicle): “I thought Sterling was outstanding. From box to box this season, Chelsea have been alright, it’s just putting the ball in the net.</p>, <p>“I have said over recent weeks that soon they are going to put four or five past someone.</p>, <p>“Today, it came off. It was all down to Sterling. He was absolutely outstanding.</p>, <p>“It beats me (he’s not in the England squad). He has his ups and down games. But when he has his good games, he’s the X factor.”</p>