Arsenal, Mikel Arteta and Merino

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 he's wrong.
Arsenal: The stats that show why Mikel Merino should start as striker against West Ham
Arsenal: The stats that show why Mikel Merino should start as striker against West Ham - Data could be key factor as Mikel Arteta weighs up whether to start Spaniard up front this weekend
Mikel Merino: Arsenal’s Surprising Answer to Striking Woes?
Arsenal fans, have you ever found yourself wondering about the team’s strategy and what could truly make the difference on the field? Well, here’s a twist that might catch you off guard: Mikel Merino as a potential solution to Arsenal’s striking dilemma!
Arsenal player ratings vs West Ham as Mikel Merino experiment fails and Lewis-Skelly sees red
Arsenal fell to a West Ham side who executed the perfect snatch-and-grab. The hit to the Gunners' momentum could be a title-ending blow after the weekend is out. Jarrod Bowen struck against Arsenal again,
Arsenal's Mikel Merino 'surprised' by match-winning striker role
Arsenal match winner Mikel Merino has admitted it was a surprise to come on as a striker against Leicester City having never played in the position before.
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'needs another Merino' as he ponders striker decision
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'needs another Merino' as he ponders striker decision - Arteta seeking more unlikely heroes as he weighs up Mikel Merino move for West Ham clash
Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal have trained with 'different players' as strikers including Mikel Merino after midfielder's six-minute brace against Leicester
Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal have several options to start upfront against West Ham on Saturday after problem-solving in training.
Arsenal vs West Ham LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups as Gunners face Mikel Merino decision
Arsenal host West Ham in the Premier League this afternoon hoping to draw closer to Liverpool in the title race. The Gunners have reignited their title challenge in recent weeks but still trail Arne Slot’s men by eight points after Liverpool drew 2-2 with Aston Villa during the week.
David Raya reveals Arsenal's plan for Mikel Merino after successful striker experiment
David Raya has suggested that Mikel Merino is unlikely to start up front for Arsenal despite his match-winning heroics off the bench last weekend. Injuries to several key attackers have left Mikel Arteta’s side bereft of options in the final third,
Arsenal player ratings vs West Ham: Mikel Merino reality check as Mikel Arteta gamble fails
Mikel Merino reality check as Mikel Arteta gamble fails - Declan Rice and Gabriel struggle on nightmare afternoon for Gunners ...
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EPL: ‘Strange’ – Rob Green questions Mikel Arteta’s decision in Arsenal’s latest defeat
Former West Ham United goalkeeper, Rob Green has questioned some decisions made by Mikel Arteta during their 1-0 defeat to ...
Arsenal player ratings: Ricardo Calafiori hooked for constantly losing the ball as Mikel Merino looks lost as a striker
Skelly’s second red card of 2025 appeared to put the final nail in Arsenal’s title dreams and any chances of them catching ...
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta delivers verdict on Raheem Sterling form as he hints at Mikel Merino decision
Arsenal: Mikel Arteta delivers verdict on Raheem Sterling form as he hints at Mikel Merino decision - Arteta considering ...
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Arsenal and Mikel Arteta have already been told why Martin Zubimendi transfer must be completed
Martin Zubimendi is getting all the right noises from those that know to vindicate Arsenal's chase of Spain international ...