Mikel Merino says he is “getting a taste” for his new position as a striker in the Arsenal team. Merino, a central midfielder by trade, has been used up front by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after serious injuries to regular centre-forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal star Mikel Merino has revealed that several of his teammates have been asking him about Real Madrid, particularly the aura surrounding their legendary Champions League comebacks. With

Arsenal ’s Mikel Merino says he is ‘getting a taste’ for his new role as the team’s centre forward having been propelled up the pitch to lead the line in the wake of the Gunners’ continued injury crisis.