Mikel Merino scores superb double to guide Gunners to vital win - Injury-hit Arsenal close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League thanks to a late Mikel Merino double

Ethan Nwaneri had been a rare bright spark for Arsenal up until then, but after some brilliant defending from Myles Lewis-Skelly and the two goals from Merino, Arsenal are now four points behind Liverpool, who play Wolves on Sunday. Jordan Campbell breaks down the talking points from the King Power Stadium.

Report and free match highlights as Arsenal secure 2-0 win against Leicester City away from home; Mikel Merino climbs off the bench and nets quickfire double while operating as a makeshift forward; Arsenal close the gap to four points on leaders Liverpool;

He may not play up top every week but Mikel Arteta has stumbled upon a possible solution to Arsenal’s injury criris.

Arteta has also claimed that Nathan Butler-Oyedeji can play as a number nine. He has been on the Arsenal bench in their last two games.

In a daring move, Arteta introduced Merino in place of Raheem Sterling in the 69th minute, and the midfielder delivered magnificently, netting twice to clinch a crucial 2-0 victory. "It was crazy for me to come on the pitch in that position," Merino said.

Mikel Merino, the unlikely striker, scored two goals off the bench cutting the gap to Liverpool to four points.

Mikel Merino was Arsenal’s hero on Saturday after he came off the bench against Leicester City and scored the two goals that won the Gunners the match.Until his introduction, the Gunners huffed and

With his team struggling to break down Leicester, the Gunners boss brought off Raheem Sterling and sent on Mikel Merino. The summer signing from Real Sociedad responded with two goals to sink ...

Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, with substitute Mikel Merino delivering two crucial late goals to maintain their push in the Premier League title race. Despite a lacklustre performance for large periods, the Gunners found their cutting edge when it mattered most.