Watch Paul Merson give fans awkward preview of Strictly Come Dancing performance live on Sky Sports

ARSENAL legend Paul Merson gave fans a sneak preview of what to expect ahead of his highly-anticipated participation at Strictly Come Dancing.

Merson, 56, is set to be away from his Soccer Saturday duties for up to three months while he competes on the popular dancing competition.

The show sees celebrities take to the ballroom every Saturday between its September start date and Christmas final.

Sky Sports made it official during the latest edition of Soccer Special as they announced Merse will be away for a while.

The ex-England international cracked a few jokes with the rest of the panel as he hoped "Chelsea are still in the title race" when he gets back.

The pundit also admitted he is not a ";natural dancer" but is very much up for the challenge.

Merson's fellow pundits then asked him to give them a preview of what's to come.

And the Arsenal hero decided to indulge them as he got up and put together quite some footwork.

Sky Sports shared a clip with the following caption: "Give him that glitterball now!"

Fans were left in awe as they stormed social media and showed that Merson will have quite some support at Strictly.

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One fan tweeted: "And the best dancers' award of the year goes to…"

Another commented: "Sweet Caroline pa pa paa :))."

A third wrote: "Oh Dear God."

This fan said: "Great fun. Good luck."

And that one posted: "This is just funny."

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