Arsenal: The stats that show why Mikel Merino should start as striker against West Ham

Arsenal: The stats that show why Mikel Merino should start as striker against West Ham
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Arsenal: The stats that show why Mikel Merino should start as striker against West Ham
Author: Simon Collings
Published: Feb, 20 2025 07:35

Summary at a Glance

Both goals were from crosses and Arsenal’s threat from those rose once they had Merino leading the line as opposed to the diminutive figure of Trossard.

Five of Arsenal’s crosses came during the 69 minutes before Merino was on the pitch and only one of those was successful.

After Merino was introduced, Trossard misplaced just one of his seven crosses and passes - and he set up the second goal.

It was on a chilly November morning at Arsenal’s training ground that Mikel Merino was collared by the club’s social media team and asked a simple question.

Merino shone in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at the King Power Stadium, scoring both goals after coming off the bench with just over 20 minutes to go.

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