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Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino is a talented midfielder for Arsenal, known for his vision, passing range, and tactical intelligence. Comfortable in both defensive & creative roles, Merino excels at breaking up play, distributing the ball, and driving forward to support attacks. His physical presence and composure on the ball make him a key asset in controlling the midfield. With his experience and versatility, Merino has established himself as a vital part of Arsenal’s squad.
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Mikel Merino confident Arsenal will be close to winning Champions League
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Mikel Merino confident Arsenal will be close to winning Champions League

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Mikel Merino believes Arsenal could be on the brink of winning the Champions League following their record-breaking 7-1 demolition job…
Mar 5, 2025
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Kai Havertz undergoes ‘successful’ op before celebrating Arsenal win on FaceTime
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Kai Havertz undergoes ‘successful’ op before celebrating Arsenal win on FaceTime

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Kai Havertz underwent “successful” surgery on his season-ending hamstring injury on Saturday, before celebrating Arsenal’s hard-fought win at Leicester…
Feb 16, 2025
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Kai Havertz reveals surgery on season-ending hamstring injury was a success
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Kai Havertz reveals surgery on season-ending hamstring injury was a success

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Arsenal striker Kai Havertz has revealed he has successfully undergone surgery to repair the hamstring injury which has ended his…
Feb 16, 2025
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Arsenal’s ‘crazy’ decision to put Mikel Merino up front pays dividends
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Arsenal’s ‘crazy’ decision to put Mikel Merino up front pays dividends

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Mikel Merino promised to keep doing whatever Arsenal need after overcoming his initial shock at being thrown on as a…
Feb 16, 2025
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: We need more like super sub Mikel Merino
Ethan Nwaneri Mikel Arteta Mikel Merino

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta: We need more like super sub Mikel Merino

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says other players will have to step up like super sub Mikel Merino after the makeshift…
Feb 15, 2025
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Mikel Merino embracing the ‘huge pressure’ to win silverware at Arsenal
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Mikel Merino embracing the ‘huge pressure’ to win silverware at Arsenal

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Mikel Merino has admitted to being under the biggest pressure of his career so far to deliver silverware for Arsenal.…
Jan 10, 2025
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Thursday’s briefing: Arsenal’s bug, Rashford responds and Windass’ wondergoal
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Thursday’s briefing: Arsenal’s bug, Rashford responds and Windass’ wondergoal

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Arsenal climbed to second in the Premier League as they came from behind to win 3-1 at Brentford on New…
Jan 2, 2025
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Arsenal produce fine response to come from behind and beat Brentford
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Arsenal produce fine response to come from behind and beat Brentford

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Arsenal scored two goals in three second-half minutes to complete a 3-1 comeback victory at Brentford to move back up…
Jan 1, 2025
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Mikel Merino says Arsenal not thinking about title as winless run continues
Martin Ødegaard Mikel Arteta Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino says Arsenal not thinking about title as winless run continues

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Mikel Merino said Arsenal are not thinking about the Premier League title after falling nine points behind leaders Liverpool. Sunday’…
Nov 11, 2024
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Mikel Arteta fumes over penalty decisions as Arsenal lose to Inter Milan
Mikel Arteta Mikel Merino UEFA Champions League

Mikel Arteta fumes over penalty decisions as Arsenal lose to Inter Milan

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A furious Mikel Arteta described Arsenal’s defeat against Inter Milan as “very, very difficult to accept” – and said his…
Nov 6, 2024
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Mikel Merino says ‘basketball team’ Arsenal have mentality to match physicality
Arsenal Bukayo Saka UEFA Champions League

Mikel Merino says ‘basketball team’ Arsenal have mentality to match physicality

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Mikel Merino compares Arsenal’s giants to a basketball team but insists they have the determination to match their height.…
Oct 21, 2024
Football Mad Author Football Mad
New Arsenal signing Mikel Merino suffers shoulder injury in training
Aaron Ramsdale Mikel Arteta Premier League

New Arsenal signing Mikel Merino suffers shoulder injury in training

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Mikel Arteta has revealed new signing Mikel Merino will be out for “a few weeks” with a shoulder injury. Arteta…
Aug 30, 2024
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