Mikel Merino says he is “getting a taste” for his new position as a striker in the Arsenal team. Merino, a central midfielder by trade, has been used up front by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after serious injuries to regular centre-forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal ’s Mikel Merino says he is ‘getting a taste’ for his new role as the team’s centre forward having been propelled up the pitch to lead the line in the wake of the Gunners’ continued injury crisis.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been singing the praises of his Gunners teammate Mikel Merino.Merino has been a star for Arsenal in recent weeks, as the Spain international has scored some crucial