Stats that show why Mikel Merino should start

Arsenal: The stats that show why Mikel Merino should start as striker against West Ham
Five of Arsenal’s crosses came during the 69 minutes before Merino was on the pitch and only one of those was successful. That was because Declan Rice was able to get on the end of one, though, and not Trossard - who was playing as the No9 at that point.
Sterling or Merino? Paul Merson makes prediction for Arsenal's clash with West Ham
Merino’s late heroics have inevitably led to calls for the Spaniard to be given the nod from the start for this weekend’s London derby – but Merson believes Arteta will resi
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: 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
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’s ‘crazy’ decision to put Mikel Merino up front pays dividends
Arsenal’s ‘crazy’ decision to put Mikel Merino up front pays dividends - Merino’s brace saw the Gunners battle past Leicester.
Mikel Merino provides Arsenal with Striker solution
The need for a striker has been a common topic of discussion regarding Arsenal. The Gunners’ failed search for an attacker in the January transfer window has come under increased scrutiny following injuries to much of the frontline,
Merino and White start, Calafiori rotation - Dream Arsenal XI vs West Ham
Mikel Merino starts, Ben White in and Myles Lewis-Skelly rested – Arsenal changes vs West Ham READ MORE: Arsenal are about to take lead in Premier League title race as Liverpool face two-game disaster Arteta will be hoping he can call on some wider elements of his team for the game.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: We need more like super sub Mikel Merino
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says other players will have to step up like super sub Mikel Merino after the makeshift striker secured the Premier League title hopefuls a vital victory at lacklustre Leicester.
Raheem Sterling or Mikel Merino? Paul Merson predicts Mikel Arteta's big Arsenal decision
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be faced with another difficult choice this weekend of who to play up front amid their injury ...
Is Mikel Merino the answer to Arsenal’s striker crisis? “This was the first time I’ve played as a striker!”
He may not play up top every week but Mikel Arteta has stumbled upon a possible solution to Arsenal’s injury criris.
How Mikel Merino’s centre-forward cameo swung the game in Arsenal’s favour
Analysing the Spaniard's superb performance off the bench against Leicester as a makeshift attacker for Mikel Arteta's injury-hit side ...
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What Mikel Merino did with Mikel Arteta after huge Arsenal team selection decision
Mikel Merino scored twice for Arsenal against Leicester on the weekend and got the Gunners out of a hole in their pursuit of ...
Mikel Merino enjoys best day in Arsenal shirt as £30m signing excels to keep Gunners alive in title race
The Arsenal fans serenaded Merino at the full-time whistle, singing his name continuously and this will comfortably go down ...
Arsenal news: Kai Havertz breaks silence on injury as Mikel Merino makes striker admission
Arsenal beat Leicester 2-0 on Saturday thanks to makeshift striker Mikel Merino, who came off the bench to score a brace amid a major injury crisis for Mikel Arteta ...
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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 ...
Merino relieves Arsenal’s attacking woes and Marmoush scores hat trick for Man City
Mikel Merino solved Arsenal’s attacking problems with two late goals off the bench to secure a 2-0 win at ...