Following the weekend injury concern for Viktor Gyökeres, Mikel Merino once again stepped into the central striker role for Arsenal’s Champions League fixture against Slavia Prague on Tuesday, scoring a brace in the 3-0 victory.
The midfielder’s clinical finishing in the absence of several key attackers has been crucial to Arsenal’s 10-game winning streak.
Arteta confirmed after the game that Gyökeres' muscular issue requires more testing, meaning Merino is expected to retain the improvised role for the upcoming Premier League match against Sunderland.
