0 shots‚ 0 key passes: Arteta needs to stop starting this Arsenal star after invisible performance vs Villa

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal LIVE: Latest updates as Rice‚ Merino‚ Timber start

Arsenal line-ups vs Aston Villa as Eze and Odegaard start‚ Gyokeres comes in for Merino

Merino and Saka down Brentford to restore Arsenal's five-point cushion

Merino and Saka score as Arsenal comfortably beat Brentford

Arsenal beat Brentford but Mikel Arteta suffers blows - all you need to know

Merino and Saka down Brentford to restore Arsenal's five-point cushion

Merino's at it again! Stand-in striker steps up once more

GUNNING FOR MORE! Arsenal player ratings vs Brentford as Mikel Arteta spared red face in win

Arsenal told they have a “top player” who is their own version of Frank Lampard

Viktor Gyokeres is back for Arsenal - but has Mikel Merino given Mikel Arteta a dilemma?

Could Merino be Arsenal's number nine?

Merino says he is lucky to escape "horrible" Caicedo after constant reckless challenges

Declan Rice shows true Arsenal colours as Mikel Merino shares update after Moises Caicedo tackle

Chelsea handed new Moises Caicedo referee verdict as two Arsenal red card decisions reached

KIERAN GILL: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca hailed his 10 men for preventing Arsenal from pulling even further away at the top of the Premier League - but slammed the inconsistent refereeing that has been befalling the Blues of late. Maresca conceded Moises Caicedo deserved his straight red card after 38 minutes for an reckless foul on Mikel Merino‚ but he was confused why referee Anthony Taylor did not then dismiss Piero Hincapie for elbowing Trevoh Chalobah‚ who was left with a noticeably swollen cheek.

KIERAN GILL AND ISAAN KHAN AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea and Arsenal played out a feisty 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The Blues had the better of the first half but their plans were thrown into chaos when Moises Caicedo was sent off for a reckless challenge on Mikel Merino. Trevoh Chalobah then put the hosts ahead as he nodded home Reece James' corner early in the second period.

Arteta says Chelsea 'targeting' Arsenal players‚ Merino on 'horrible' Caicedo challenge

Merino slams Caicedo for "horrible" red card challenge

Merino header earns Arsenal point at 10-man Chelsea

Merino brands Caicedo's challenge 'horrible'

Merino explains 'lucky' escape after 'horrible' Caicedo tackle

Merino & Saka stand up to save off-colour Arsenal

'I knew it was a horrible challenge' - Merino opens up on Caicedo horror tackle

DEMOLITION DERBY! Arsenal blushes spared by Merino goal in ill-tempered clash with 10-man Chelsea after Caicedo sent off for horror tackle

Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea as Mikel Merino delivers but four 5/10s struggle

Moises Caicedo red card: Chelsea midfielder sent off for horror tackle on Arsenal's Mikel Merino

Chelsea-Arsenal combined XI: Timber over James‚ Merino up front‚ no Zubimendi.

Arsenal predicted XI vs Bayern Munich as Myles Lewis-Skelly starts‚ Mikel Merino decision made

Four changes made‚ White and Lewis-Skelly start‚ Merino rested - Arsenal XI vs Bayern Munich

Merino hails 'really complete' Eze after historic Arsenal hat-trick

Mikel Merino says Arsenal hat-trick hero Eberechi Eze is 'an amazing signing'

As Eberechi Eze peeled away towards the corner flag‚ with the first north London derby hat-trick in nearly 50 years complete and a match ball on its way‚ Mikel Merino afforded himself the slightest of punches to the sky. The cameras all pointed to boyhood Arsenal fan Eze‚ about whom the headlines were already being written‚ but it was once again a centre forward standing more than 30 yards from goal who made it all possible.

Piero Hincapie starts‚ Cristhian Mosquera in and Merino role decided - Arsenal line-ups vs Spurs

Mikel Merino set for major North London Derby role as Arsenal injury hope diminishes

Mikel Arteta given double Arsenal fitness boost after worst-case Gabriel injury scenario emerges

Four Arsenal stars drop early team news hints for Sunderland amid Mikel Merino decision

Arsenal predicted XI vs Sunderland - Three changes made as Mikel Merino faces old rival

Arsenal line-ups vs Sunderland as Mikel Merino decision made and Eze role change questions

Declan Rice's three-word message to Mikel Merino speaks volumes after latest Arsenal blow

How Merino has become Arsenal's 'glue' after Arteta 'invention'

Mikel Arteta singles out Arsenal star for huge praise after changing positions

Arteta talks Dowman‚ Merino and Hincapie after Arsenal win at Sparta Prague

Mikel Arteta explains why Max Dowman is special after breaking Champions League record

No Gyokeres‚ no problem - makeshift Merino provides Arsenal 'solution'

Highlights: Merino double secures 10th straight win for Gunners

Every word Mikel Arteta said on Slavia Prague win‚ Mikel Merino‚ Max Dowman and new record

Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague as two 8/10s star in convincing win

Merino double and Dowman's record in Arsenal's 3-0 win at Slavia Prague

Mikel Arteta press conference LIVE: Arsenal boss on Slavia Prague‚ VAR and Mikel Merino

Arsenal player ratings vs Slavia Prague as Mikel Merino bags brace to join three 8/10s

Arsenal still perfect in Europe after Merino stars again as stand-in striker

Who needs Gyokeres?! Merino makes his mark in UCL cruise

Arsenal ratings: Merino shines as a striker as Dowman makes history

What Viktor Gyokeres said which will delight Arsenal fans as Mikel Merino proven right

Mikel Merino explains what Arsenal squad are doing to support Viktor Gyokeres

Merino hails Arsenal's "amazing start to the season"

Merino sends Gyokeres message as Arsenal striker eyes goal drought end

2 shots on target‚ 2 goals: Arsenal star sends message to Arteta with 9.9 rating for his national team

Merino double sparks Spain's run of goals in domination of Bulgaria

Merino scores twice as Spain beat Bulgaria

Merino at the double as Spain crush Bulgaria to remain perfect

Isak‚ Odegaard‚ Merino - Every player Aston Villa's Roberto Olabe signed for Real Sociedad

Mikel Arteta press conference LIVE: Arsenal boss on Newcastle‚ Gabriel and Merino late goals

Merino and Gabriel heroics‚ three stars impress - Arsenal player ratings Newcastle

Gyokeres‚ Merino‚ Saka - Arsenal injury news and return dates after Athletic Club win

'What is going on?' - Mikel Merino questions bizarre Arsenal change with Martin Zubimendi message

“What we need.” - Mikel Arteta explains surprise decision to bench Arsenal star vs Nottingham Forest

'Outstanding' save from Sels denies Merino early opener

What Lamine Yamal did after Arsenal star Mikel Merino scores stunning hat-trick speaks volumes

Spain ‘owe one to Mikel Arteta' for Merino ‘favour' that benefits La Roja‚ not Arsenal

Declan Rice shows true Arsenal colours with Mikel Merino message after 'world-class' hat-trick

How Jamie Carragher's Mikel Merino dig immediately came back to bite him

Mikel Arteta given surprise Arsenal headache as star makes 'I'm not used to it' claim

Arsenal get dream scenario after Mikel Arteta 'prayer' as Mikel Merino outshines Lamine Yamal

The Briefing: Wirtz gives Slot a dilemma‚ Merino's hat-trick‚ and a poignant moment for Portugal

Merino at the treble as Spain thump Turkey

Merino scores hat-trick as Spain hit Turkey for six

Merino bags a hat-trick as slick Spain DESTROY Turkey

Mikel Merino confident Arsenal can do 'big things' despite Liverpool loss

Team intended to be attacking at Liverpool but still 'deserved better'‚ claims Merino

Arsenal ready to 'do big things' as Merino defends Anfield gameplan

Mikel Merino hits back at 'conservative' Arsenal claims at Liverpool amid Anfield scrutiny

Merino highlights new Arsenal teammates' impact in Liverpool defeat

Merino optimistic about Arsenal future despite Liverpool defeat

Eze starts‚ Merino given the nod as Odegaard misses out - Arsenal lineups vs Liverpool

Merino: Zubimendi did what came from his heart with Arsenal move

Arsenal midfielder Merino: New signings determined to settle quickly

'Unbelievable' Dowman has 'right attitude' to succeed at Arsenal - Merino

Arsenal midfielder Merino: Amazing Gyokeres will score loads of goals!

How Viktor Gyokeres has surprised Mikel Merino as Arsenal expectation set

VIKTOR WILL TAKE THE MIK! Arsenal's makeshift centre-forward Merino reveals what has surprised him about Gyokeres after Gunners finally signed No.9

Mikel Merino reveals what has 'surprised' him about Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres

Merino urges new-look Arsenal to 'build a fire' and 'adapt' style for Gyokeres

Arsenal player ratings: Merino shines as Dowman impresses again

Arsenal first half player ratings vs Newcastle - Havertz impact‚ Merino goal and Trossard bright

What Mikel Merino has already noticed about Christian Norgaard amid 'unbelievable' Arsenal claim

Martin Zubimendi Arsenal transfer explained‚ what Mikel Arteta expects and Mikel Merino advice

Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Mikel Merino pay tribute to Diogo Jota after Liverpool star's death

Kiwior and Calafiori start‚ Merino comes in‚ Rice rested - Arsenal predicted XI vs Southampton