"Arsenal have used Mikel Merino as a make-shift striker at times, and the Spanish midfielder has done quite well in that role. He has scored some important goals for the London club, and he has found the back of the net once again against Brentford in the Premier League today. The Gunners are currently leading 1-0 against Brentford in the Premier League, thanks to a goal from Merino."
"Merino is a top player isn't he? He keeps coming up with goals. We came up against him last year at Leicester, in one of the first games he played striker, and he got two goals. He took us by surprise. He definitely had the instincts when he got up there and he is always a player that times his runs into the box well like Frank Lampard, someone like that."
"It will be interesting to see if the Spanish midfielder can continue to perform at a high level and hold down a regular starting spot in the side. There is no doubt that he has been an asset for Arsenal since joining the club. Mikel Arteta will be delighted with the way players like Merino have stepped up whenever called upon. His knack for scoring vital goals for the team could prove to be priceless as the season progresses."
Mikel Merino has been deployed as a make-shift striker for Arsenal and has delivered important goals, including a match-winner against Brentford that put the Gunners 1-0 up. Former Premier League midfielder Conor Coady praised Merino’s striker instincts and his ability to time runs into the box, likening him to Frank Lampard. Merino has become an asset since joining Arsenal and has stepped up when called upon. Continued high-level performances could earn him a regular starting spot, and his knack for scoring vital goals could be crucial as Arsenal pursue domestic and European targets.
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