'He can smell danger' - is Merino Arsenal's striker solution?
Mikel Merino makes his case to be Arsenal's striker solution after his match-winning heroics in the vital victory at Leicester, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.
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Merino on Arsenal goals: 'Surprised to play striker'
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Emergency striker Merino rescues Arsenal with double to sink Leicester
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Merino nets late double as Arsenal down Leicester
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Arsenal ratings: Super-sub Merino grabs win as Ødegaard, Nwaneri shine
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Weekend review: Bellingham's red costs Madrid and Arsenal might have a striker
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Merino scores late double as Arsenal beats Leicester 2-0 in Premier League
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Cate Blanchett: ‘I think you can smell when something is cynical’
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