Makeshift striker Merino helps Arsenal cruise to victory over Slavia Prague

In case of emergency, break out the Mikel Merino back-up plan. Arsenal did not come into this season expecting to use Merino as a centre-forward again but here they were, in the Prague chill on an important Champions League night,

Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague: Mikel Merino shines as a striker as Max Dowman makes history

Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague: Mikel Merino shines as a striker as Max Dowman makes history Arsenal maintained their perfect start to this season’s Champions League by beating Slavia Prague 3-0 at the Fortuna Arena. Mikel Merino, tasked with playing as an emergency No9, scored twice and Bukayo Saka slotted a penalty.

Analysis: Merino steps up again to show value

With concern about the muscular injury that had left Viktor Gyokeres sidelined, Arsenal needed someone to step up to lead their attack - and it was Mikel Merino again who reminded supporters of his value. The 29-year-old has dropped out of Arsenal's starting XI in the Premier League, but has still managed to deliver big moments for his team.

Arsenal ratings: Mikel Merino’s second-half double saves his bacon as Ethan Nwaneri struggles to make an impact

ARSENAL moved top of the Champions League table with a comfortable win over Slavia Prague. The Gunners made it four wins from four in Europe’s elite club competition with a 3-0 win in the

Arsenal, powered by a Merino brace, continue their unstoppable run in the Champions League

Not even injuries could slow Arsenal down. Despite the absences of Martín Zubimendi (suspension) and Viktor Gyökeres (injury), Mikel Arteta’s side kept their winning

Mikel Merino's brace sends Arsenal past Slavia in Champions League

PRAGUE: Mikel Merino's two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, the Gunners' fourth in as many games in the competition. For the Premier League leaders,

Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague: Who needs Viktor Gyokeres?! Stand-in striker Mikel Merino provides finishing masterclass as Gunners stay perfect in Champions League

Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague on Tuesday night made it four wins from four in the Champions League for the high-flying Gunners so far in 2025-26. Bukayo Saka, captain for the night, got the ball rolling from the penalty spot,

Mikel Arteta's telling touchline reaction as Arsenal equal 122-year club record in style

Arsenal equalled a 122-year club record with their eighth successive clean sheet, with Mikel Arteta's side beating Slavia Prague 3-0 in the Champions League
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Arsenal unleash ‘world’s best emergency No.9’ AGAIN, but warning shots still fired at Arteta

Mikel Merino scored twice in a comfortable 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday evening as he stood in for Viktor Gyokeres, but some Arsenal fans still raised concerns
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