Big Interview: Paul Merson
Arsenal legend Paul Merson won two First Divison titles with Arsenal - and was one of the finest footballers of his generation.
But for thirty years he's also been an addict.
Alcohol, drugs, gambling - a cocktail of addictions and depression which the 53-year-old is still battling to this day.
His new book - Paul Merson - Hooked: Addiction and the Long Road to Recovery - is out now.
In a wide-ranging and frank conversation, Emma Jones began by asking 'Why this book - and why now?'
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This interview was originally broadcast during the London Sport Show on Tuesday 14 September 2021.
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