An inspired substitution proved the difference for Arsenal as Mikel Merino’s late double sealed a vital three points at Leicester City, closing the gap at the top of the table.Following an uneventful first-half,

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 Leicester. Though Merino was decisive, Ethan Nwaneri was man of ...

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;

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 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

Mikel Merino delivered two essential goals to close the gap on Liverpool as Arsenal beat Leicester City 2-0 King Power Stadium.

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.

Gunners manager Mikel Arteta, playing the midfielder as a makeshift striker, would appreciate his makeshift brace off the bench in the midst of an attacking injury crisis in his team. The result also meant that Arsenal are now four points behind leaders Liverpool, who host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Feb 16 as the title race heats up.