Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should prove Mikel Merino wrong and continue to utilise the 28-year-old as a makeshift striker when the Gunners host West Ham in the Premier League at the weekend.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal can stay the course in the title race - because they can still score from anywhere. Despite a glut of injuries to his front players and his mix ’n’ match approach ...

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 ...

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 final 20 ...

In times of difficulty, teams look to their leaders for inspiration. Mikel Arteta has been guilty of losing his cool in the past but as Arsenal’s season enters its decisive phase, the main man ...

Arteta took the bold decision to bring on Merino in place of Raheem Sterling in the 69th minute and the Spain midfielder responded with an impressive brace that sealed a late 2-0 triumph.

Mikel Arteta's side has some tough games coming but a trip to the Foxes was never likely to be one of them. Arsenal is within four points of Liverpool now but the Reds could restore their seven-point ...

LEICESTER, England - Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised match-winner Mikel Merino for his ability to sense danger in the opponent's box after the midfielder's two late goals as a makeshift ...

Mikel Arteta referred to 'the beauty of football' when asked about his former club Everton's last minute winner against Premier League rivals Liverpool. Before any scraps and controversies went ...

Mikel Arteta has warned Liverpool that Arsenal are "not going to stop" fighting for the Premier League title after securing a late win against Leicester City, four days after Arne Slot's side ...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after the Premier League match at Leicester (PA) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says other players will have to step up like super sub Mikel Merino after the makeshift ...

Mikel Arteta, upon reflection about his previous club Everton's nail-biting draw against Liverpool thanks to a last-minute goal, evoked "the beauty of football" as he expertly sidestepped one ...