Mikel Merino, the central midfielder deployed as a makeshift striker, was an easy target for criticism and ridicule after a ...

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino said his match-winning brace against Leicester was a late Valentine’s Day present for his ...

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya explains why Gunners and Spain teammate Mikel Merino has what it takes to play up front.

Merino shone in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at the King Power Stadium, scoring both goals after coming off the bench with just over 20 minutes to go. The dilemma for Mikel Arteta now is whether he starts ...

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 ...

Mikel Merino has one hell of a story to tell years from now and he isn’t alone. Most footballers will have a tale of when they were asked to play out of position. Sometimes, it works beautifully ...

Chris Sutton explains why Mikel Merino cannot be tasked with leading the line for Arsenal regularly - but he doesn't mind if ...

Analysing the Spaniard's superb performance off the bench against Leicester as a makeshift attacker for Mikel Arteta's injury-hit side ...

Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow as West Ham inflicted Mikel Arteta’s side their first home defeat of the season with a shock 1-0 victory at the Emirates.

First time I've played this position' - Merino scores twice on striker debut Arsenal's failed search for a striker was looming large in manager Mikel Arteta's rear view mirror - until he ...

A Mikel Merino second-half brace sealed the three points for the Gunners. Following a goalless first half at the King Power, Merino broke the deadlock nine minutes from time. With the Foxes ...

David Raya and Mikel Merino sat down this week to discuss the latter’s goalscoring ability, the importance of keeping clean sheets and more. The pair were also asked about the Premier League title ...