Arsenal, Mikel Arteta and start Merino

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.
“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
Mikel Merino: Why Arsenal striker solution might not be "sustainable" for Mikel Arteta amid injury crisis
As expected, Arteta started Raheem Sterling, Leandro Trossard and Ethan Nwaneri from the off at the King Power, but the former was highly ineffective before being brought off for Merino, who produced a fine header for Arsenal's first before a first-time finish at the back post.
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.
'He's a massive goal threat' - Arteta praises makeshift striker Merino
He's a massive goal threat' - Arteta praises makeshift striker Merino. Posted: February 22, 2025 \. Mikel Arteta praised makeshift striker Mikel M
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.
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
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 ...
We really need him – Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta calls on Raheem Sterling to hit form
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta calls on Raheem Sterling to hit form - Leandro Trossard, Ethan Nwaneri and Sterling are the club’s ...
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Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal looking into signing free agent after six options emerge
Mikel Arteta is refusing to rule anything out after losing Kai Havertz for the rest of the season as Arsenal weigh up entering the free agent market. The Gunners were already light on attacking ...
Mikel Arteta reacts to Kai Havertz blow but confirms one Arsenal star is set to return
Mikel Arteta has shared more details on Kai Havertz’s season-ending injury and has given a major update on Bukayo Saka and ...
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'needs another Merino' as he ponders striker decision
It therefore came as a surprise to the Spaniard when one of Mikel Arteta’s backroom staff told him he really could be used as a makeshift frontman. Moments before Merino was thrown on for the ...