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Substitute Mikel Merino admitted his deployment as a striker had been a shock after his late double moved Arsenal 4 factors behind leaders Liverpool with a 3rd successive Premier League win and victory over Leicester Metropolis at King Energy Stadium.
Identified for his aerial prowess as a midfielder, Spain worldwide Merino was instructed by supervisor Mikel Arteta that he would come on as a possible resolution for his facet’s striker scarcity as they confronted the third-bottom facet – and he obliged by heading in Ethan Nwaneri’s 81st-minute cross earlier than slotting in a second six minutes later from Leandro Trossard’s low supply.
ARSENAL FIND THE OPENER!
Mikel Merino heads residence a superb cross from Ethan Nwaneri 🎯
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— Soccer on TNT Sports activities (@footballontnt) February 15, 2025
“It was the primary time in my profession I’ve performed in that place,” Merino instructed TNT Sports activities, including that he had been briefed by Arteta’s assistants on the ploy earlier than the sport and instructed by his compatriot to “be certain to go along with my energy”.
“It’s a superb time to attain as a result of I forgot to offer my spouse one thing for Valentine’s Day. I feel she’s going to admire this greater than a rose or some chocolate.”
The striker Arsenal wanted 👀
Mikel Merino with a effective end to attain his second aim of the sport!
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— Soccer on TNT Sports activities (@footballontnt) February 15, 2025
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