Arsenal, Leicester and Mikel Merino

Soccer-Makeshift striker Merino bags brace as Arsenal beat Leicester
Midfielder Mikel Merino scored two late goals to keep Arsenal's Premier League title hopes alive with a 2-0 victory at Leicester City on Saturday, after the Spaniard was thrust into a makeshift centre-forward role by his club’s injury crisis up front.
Leicester City 0–2 Arsenal: Player Ratings as Mikel Merino Rescues the Gunners
Mikel Merino, the unlikely striker, scored two goals off the bench cutting the gap to Liverpool to four points.
Arsenal’s unlikely hero admits never playing striker before scoring 2 v Leicester
Arsenal found an unexpected match-winner as they secured a vital victory at Leicester City, closing the gap on Liverpool.With key attackers sidelined, Mikel Arteta turned to an unconventional
Soccer-Arsenal training with different players up front, not just Merino, says Arteta
Arsenal have been training with different players leading the line and not just midfielder Mikel Merino, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the club grapples with an injury crisis that has left them without a recognised striker available.
Merino reveals his thinking when Mikel Arteta told him to play as a striker
Mikel Merino was Arsenal’s hero in their last match, coming on as a substitute in the second half to score twice and secure a victory over Leicester City.
“Very intelligent” – Mikel Arteta opens up on using Mikel Merino as Arsenal striker
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta refused to rule out using Mikel Merino once again as a centre-forward following the Spaniard’s heroics last weekend against Leicester City. Injuries to several key
Arteta discuss' PSV, playing Merino as a striker and chasing Liverpool (Full Presser)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta discuss' PSV, playing Merino as a striker and chasing Liverpool 21/02/2025 Sobha Realty Training Ground, London, UK
Leicester 0-2 Arsenal: Merino the unlikely hero
Arsenal won 2-0 at Leicester City on Saturday as substitute Mikel Merino was the hero as the emergency striker scored twice ...
Leicester City 0 Arsenal 2: Is Merino the answer? Nwaneri stands out; Lewis-Skelly’s composure
Ethan Nwaneri had been a rare bright spark for Arsenal up until then, but after some brilliant defending from Myles ...
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Chris Sutton shares why Mikel Merino is not the answer up front for Arsenal
Chris Sutton explains why Mikel Merino cannot be tasked with leading the line for Arsenal regularly - but he doesn't mind if ...
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Leicester vs Arsenal - Premier League RECAP: Mikel Merino steps up for injury-hit Arsenal with TWO goals off the bench to cut gap on leaders Liverpool to four points
Recap Mail Sport's live blog of Leicester vs Arsenal as Mikel Arteta's side look to close the gap to Premier League pace-setters Liverpool. We're wrapping up our coverage of the lunchtime kick ...
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Arsenal post new footage of Mikel Merino goal… but supporters are more interested in what’s going on in Leicester end
ARSENAL posted a new angle of Mikel Merino's celebrations - but some eagle-eyed fans were more interested in the crowd. Supporters spotted what looked like a 'few matchgoers having a fight ...
Merino’s late goals secure vital Arsenal win at Leicester
Arsenal battled through a frustrating game at Leicester City before two late goals from Mikel Merino secured a vital 2-0 ...
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Leicester 0-2 Arsenal player ratings: Ethan Nwaneri inspires Gunners to crucial win | OneFootball
Bobby De Cordova-Reid was one of two Leicester players to have a shot on target, though his had a total Expected Goals total ...