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Arsenal continue with Mikel Merino up front in their Premier League clash against Sunderland this evening.

The Gunners are currently without all three of their recognised strikers as Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres are injured.

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Merino returns as a No9 in their absence and he did so against Slavia Prague on Tuesday, scoring twice .

“He’s such an intelligent and competitive player that he can adapt to any position,” said Mikel Arteta .

“Because, first of all, he’s so willing to do his very best, to un

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