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 star delivered two dead-ball strikes in the space of 12 minutes as his side
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.
with two sumptuous free-kicks.
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.
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.
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!
“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.”;
