The Gunners legend also believes Spurs are out of the race to win the Premier League title despite the season being only three games in.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to struggling Newcastle on Sunday.
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The Argentine admitted in his post-match press conference that his squad is unsettled with the European transfer window still open until September 2.
The futures of Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen, who both started on the bench against Newcastle, remain uncertain.
Former Arsenal midfielder Merson told Sky Sports: “They are out of the title race already, five points behind Liverpool with three games played.
“That may sound harsh, but would you back Spurs to win the league over Liverpool if Liverpool had a five-point head start?
“Something isn’t right at Spurs but what is clear is that Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t got his team right yet.
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“Christian Eriksen is their most creative player but he’s been on the bench. I mean, who else have Spurs got that can put the ball through the eye of a needle?
“I rate Tottenham highly as a team – they were Champions League finalists less than three months ago after all – but they have shocked me.
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“They have been my biggest disappointment this season so far, and I’m not just saying that because I used to play for Arsenal.
“Pochettino’s comments that he has never seen so much unrest at a football club the other day were concerning and eye-opening.