If you could dream up a scenario which might have secured striker-less Arsenal a victory in their first game following the loss of Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino jumping off the bench to leap and meet Ethan Nwaneri’s perfect cross would probably have been one of the scenarios. Then, sealing the game with a second, minutes later, …
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Super sub Mikel Merino’s double keeps Arsenal in the title chase
Super sub Mikel Merino saved Arsenal’s blushes at lowly Leicester as the makeshift striker’s brace secured a much-needed win for the Premier League title hopefuls. Mikel Arteta’s men headed to the King Power Stadium reeling from a season-ending injury to top scorer Kai Havertz that looked like it was about to be compounded by the embattled Foxes. Arsenal’s new frontline failed …
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Arsenal press conference LIVE – Mikel Arteta on Leicester City, Merino, Nwaneri and Sterling
Mikel Arteta faces the press after Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. The Gunners travelled to the east midlands missing many of their starting forwards as Arteta had his first taste of battling with a hand tied behind his side’s back. It was evident how much threat the Gunners …
Chelsea legend sings praises of Ethan Nwaneri
A Chelsea legend has delivered high praise to Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League match away to Leicester City on Saturday. Joe Cole was on punditry and commentary duty for TNT Sports as Arsenal travelled to the King Power Stadium to take on Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester City in Saturday’s Premier …
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Arsenal’s next five Premier League fixtures compared to Liverpool after dramatic title twist
Mikel Merino was Arsenal’s saviour off the bench as he netted a late brace to seal a needed victory over Leicester City. Now without Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli due to hamstring injuries, the Gunners struggled significantly until two moments of real quality in the final 10 minutes. Despite some bright moments from Nwaneri in the opening 45, Arteta’s …
Arsenal player ratings vs Leicester City as Mikel Merino saves Gunners with Nwaneri sparkling
The first half was a worrying sign for the Gunners who created incredibly little. Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard were caught offside more times each than the side had shots. Ethan Nwaneri would hit the bar in the second half to give some belief that a goal was coming for Arsenal. Then he managed to …
Predicted Arsenal line-up vs Leicester City, two changes
Arsenal take on Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in today’s early Premier League kick-off. The Gunners are presently seven points behind leaders Liverpool. They have the opportunity to reduce the gap before the Reds host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. The Gunners are presently seven points behind leaders Liverpool. They have the opportunity to …
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Arsenal guaranteed to be without five players for Leicester as Ben White decision confirmed
Arsenal’s injury woes have been well documented in recent weeks but Mikel Arteta will finally welcome back one crucial player to the squad against Leicester City on Saturday. Ben White has been unavailable since undergoing knee surgery at the beginning of November but is expected to be named in the squad this weekend. The 27-year-old has …
Arsenal aim to extend unbeaten run against Leicester despite injury woes
Arsenal return to Premier League action against Leicester City on Saturday, but the break has done them no favours. Instead of coming back refreshed, Mikel Arteta’s squad has been further depleted, with Kai Havertz ruled out for the season due to a hamstring injury. The timing could not be worse. The Gunners are already without …
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Real Madrid view Arsenal ace as ‘Bellingham of defenders’, as Fabrizio Romano rates transfer chances
Fabrizio Romano has provided an emphatic update on speculation Arsenal could sell William Saliba to Real Madrid. Saliba, 23, is already one of world football’s premier centre-halves. The classy Frenchman has formed a rock solid partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes that has underpinned Arsenal’s title challenges over the last two-and-a-half seasons. Furthermore, it’s was then stated …