Paul Dickov has urged Mikel Arteta to start ‘underrated’ Arsenal star Mikel Merino against Chelsea instead of £64m signing Viktor Gyokeres .

Merino mainly plays in midfield but can be used as a striker and has started Arsenal’s last four games, registering two goals and two assists.

But Arteta faces somewhat of a selection headache for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Chelsea with Gyokeres expected to be available.

Arsenal paid an initial £55m to sign Gyokeres from Sporting CP in the summer transfer window, with £8.7m in add-ons for the Swedish striker.

Gyokeres has missed Arsenal’s last four games with a muscle injury but could potentially make his return against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

It is also understood Arsenal forward Kai Havertz may make an injury comeba

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