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WINNING ON THE ROAD! | HIGHLIGHTS | Leicester City vs Arsenal (0-2) | Merino x2 | Premier League
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- Опубліковано 17 бер 2025
- Mikel Merino came off the bench as an emergency centre forward, and scored both goals to earn a valuable win in the Midlands.
With both Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz added to our injury list since our last game, Mikel Arteta’s striking options were limited when he turned to his bench with the game goalless with 20 minutes remaining.
Merino was sent on in an unfamiliar striker’s role, and he superbly headed in Ethan Nwaneri’s cross to break the deadlock with ten minutes remaining.
He then scored at the far post from Leandro Trossard’s low centre to wrap up victory on what had looked to be turning into a frustrating afternoon in Leicester.
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The way Nwaneri is not afraid of one-on-one's against opposition defenders really makes me so happy every time the ball goes his way 😭❤what a dime.
Stay humble
What a talent
@@lanjaabdurahmanghareeb3410how is he not humble dummy
@@lanjaabdurahmanghareeb3410 shity fan spotted
I'm being honest, better than harvatz in that role
The emergence of Nwaneri and Lewis Skelly as first team regulars this season has honestly been such a breath of fresh air man! 🔥🔥 we have some real gems right there 💎💎
For a club like Arsenal, a great academy, hungry players, the only thing usually is pressure and lack of confidence. Those two have it.
Right!? People may be hung up on the fact we’ve not brought anybody in this January but with the progress MLS and Ethan have made it’s almost like having two new signings.
I wished we would have kept Ayden heaven and chido obi martin, but atleast downman is still here. We should also incorporate him into the squad starting from next season
I've heard that about Arsenal for like 2 decades now. Always gems. Never much lasting out of it.
@@messi9991😀😀
Nwaneri and Trossard assists to Merino for both goals was brilliant. 🔥🔥
troassard should in winger,,,
Tbh, MM brings more threat in the sbox than Jesus and Kai..
Even Merino himself says to Trossard "what a ball" as while they celebrate
Trossard comes out of nowhere....
It's so rapid
Trossard does it like who he is; the real winger. 😊👍🏼
Two quality crosses two quality finishes ...Great Win!
Great sub by Arteta, Calafiori and Merino, instant impact, and Nwaneri is so good
Merino seized both opportunities with style and confidence.
He saved us this game.
Both great finishes and great passes to him
That was a huge win
great finishes , good composure, good positioning. he's a smart player
Merino Gyökeres 😂
Trueeee
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Merino took both opportunities in style and confidence.
He saved us this game
He has an eye for goal. In matches where we’re not creating a lot of opportunities, we need a player up top who can take his chances and score.
Love that header's goal, clean flick .
He can be the real no. 9 with his height and positioning. 😊👍🏼
Welcome to Arsenal Pierre Emerick Merino!!!! 😍😍🔥🔥
😂😂
Aubamerino
Watch how against better defences Arsenal fans will complain Merino didn't do anything upfront lol
😂😂😂😂😂 class
@@Mrvsg20 Why are you here if you are not an Arsenal fan?
Nwaneri was the brightest light bulb today tbh
Nwaneri is generational
stop with that f'n word
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Thank you for making me laugh that hard; I really needed that
The 9 year olds have come out of their basements
@@HAWK_H you can laugh, we will enjoy watching our generational talent😀
@@alenbarakayev785 you should be worried if that's your generational talent
Maybe Merino was Arteta's 4D chess move striker after our inevitable injury crisis every season 😂
Arsene Wenger, you've done it again...😂
Bravo Vince I mean Mikel
@@bradleysamuels5366Sheeeiiittt 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think I saw somewhere that a plan arteta had fpr merino was that he could play up top incase someone is needed there (even if 8 his main position). It does make a bit of sense, considering that merino is an absolute beast at duels
@Chriss4123 oh behave yourself....we needed a striker and we didnt get one. This was against Leicester city mind you
Ethan and Miles are special talents man, everytime they are given a chance to shine they always take it that shows hard work, dedication and a strong love for the club.
Unlike sterling 😢
Very impressive from Merino given he has never played that position before and only needed two chances to score 2 goals and had the composure to tuck them away.
He played a couple of times in that position at Osasuna anyway. His positioning today was brilliant and I’m just hoping he’s able to keep up because we’ll really need him.
And the feed continues to be quality too.
He has played CF before
He is CF during his time at BVB
I was watching it while I was on the bench for my irl team in a tournament
When Merino scored the coach said “Your gonna come on and do just that”
Let’s say Merino inspired me that day as I did the exact thing but with a finish from outside the box and a very good goal to comeback 2-1
good on you sir
Congrats bro! That's aweome!
@ thanks
If this game was an audition then Merino definitely got the job 🔥 😂
With a bonus
And sterling lost his job
Yea i know u listen to commentary very carefully 😅
I'm giving him 2 more games to prove he can be our striker
@@AyeGameBae ive seen enough 👌
Mikel Merino, new #9!
But bro is CM
@@FactoreUnohavertz also naturally CMF
@abimanyunugrohoaji3239 but has more experience in foward than merino
Calm down lmao, 4 goals in a season 😂😂
You arsenal fans didnt watch a lot of football other than arsenal did you? Merino is a box-to-box CM from his Osasuna years to Sociedad, he's a proper 8, can defend, dribble and attack the ball at ease
Im an Athletic Bilbao supporter, I know what im talking abt since weve had Merino under our crosshair since his breakthrough season at Osasuna
God, are arsenal fans consisted of people who just got introduced to football?
Look at merino’s goals he waits for the perfect timing especially for the 2nd goal he doesn’t just run ahead of the Leicester defender he slowly delays his run twice but I know some player would’ve ran ahead of the Leicester defender
Now why'd you call my boy Martinelli 😅😭
I know him that's a guy who loves donkey 🫏
You mean... Sterling? 😂
Did you mean Jesus?
Why you talking about kia😂
I do love Nwaneri's 1st half playing styles with Speed, Dribble, Passing, Technique & Fake, Penetration and intelligence. That is what I am expecting for a great winger.
Love you 🎉
Expect to see more as a better Messi ❤
We may not run down Liverpool and we haven’t really had our full strength squad consistently playing this year. But the emergence of two youngsters is a great outcome this year. Glad we didn’t pay over the odds for a striker in January. Let’s fight until the end of the season and go for the best striker for us in summer. Merino with some beautiful finishing!! COYG
So fine with 2nd once again?
@ 39 points left to fight for including a game against Liverpool. Who said anyone has settled for second place?
Nwaneri was so GREAT !! The confidence, the skills, the passion, the speed… Proud of him !! Arsenal SUPERSTAR in near future ❤ !!
From what I watched today, Merino is the same type of striker that Havertz is. He is predominantly a midfielder, but is able to run into spaces up front to get on the end of crosses. I don't think he is going to be a typical "striker", who makes runs with the ball and is always at the front of the attack. I think that is probably a good thing though, because we know he isn't a striker, but at least it is something we can work with.
We just have to keep believing, Keep supporting each and every player on the pitch and wait for miracles,,,, No team would be in that position with all those injuries,, We're Arsenal we will keep Pushing till the end 🔴⚪
Big up Mikel Merino for stepping up and playing ST as a midfielder and ultimately scoring 2 goals which won us the game
Stay humble
I love Trossard's celebration for Merino's first goal. It is just relatable
I did not expect Meriono ro score at all... amazing performance. Also the teen boys are very courageous.. loved the way they played. Hope this continues on.
That Myles Lewis-Skelly clearance that stopped us from going 1-0 down was such a turning point in the game 🙌
Huge respect to Nwaneri, Odegaard, and Rice. What a spirit.
So happy with this win, was dreading points dropped as we entered 80th minute but thank you to both Mikels for coming through
Timber pre-assist for the first goal. Calafiori pre-assist for the second goal. Our fullbacks putting in the shifts today when needed.
Ethan's Nwaneri gave a hard time to Leicester from the right wing and was a constant threat. His assist to Merino was precise and timely.
robot
Merino makes his maiden entry with a bang. His teammates were so happy with his performance on debut.
He has scored a goal before this game i think
calafiori trossard merino was a 3 on 6 counter that ended up a 3 on 7 quality you love to see it
Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis Skelly are just so good, every game they played for Arsenal this season they have always been shinning. Watching Ethan and Myles Lewis Skelly has always being giving me Joy because I and Ethan are the same age and I and Myles Lewis Skelly play the same Position in football. As for Mikel Merino the two goals are incredible the first goal he didn't even use a lot of energy to jump because he already has the height and the second goal was a perfect timing from Merino.
1:50 what a finish.
Merino was underrated by players of Leicester, low guardians and much space to make a movement. Hopefully he can be more sharper on next match!
Come on you Merino!
Come on you Gunners!
What an afternoon of football we all had today!
Omar Marmoush hattrick in 14 mins. 😮
Mikel Merino brace in 6 mins. 🥶
Truly incredible🔥🔥
I have to say, Merino's positional awareness and instinct are immaculate. I am really impressed with him. He is very intelligent. His timing is perfect 👌🏿. His technical quality is spot on.
Loved Nwaneri performance he is so calm so mature
Eexactly
Merino's first goal celebration, I like it, he's already one of us ❤🎉
Position, Timing and Header.. Priceless.... Merino!
Every time Nwaneri shoots it’s a potential banger , he puts so much power on his shots
Mikel Merino finishing ability IN THIS MATCH was similar to peak Christian Vieri who was described as a large, old fashioned centre forward, due to his powerful physical presence and outstanding aerial ability; he is the all-time top scorer of headed goals in Italian league history.
Merino up top might actually work!
Nwaneri is a baller!
Sterling might have just had his last chance to impress, this was beyond disappointing from him.
Sterling will still play plenty. Like it or not, he'll provide rest to the others
I’ve never been angry at a football player but boy today Sterling really made me do it 😂😂. My goodness… I almost cried. I’m happy the boys came through for us 😅
@apegraham9819 the worst thing was, it was so predictable.
You just knew he was going to run straight into each defender
@@juliuszondag5515 very true. You could see even his teammates were fed up with him. He’ll still play some more games. I’m just hoping he improves just a lil bit. This might be his worst game ever and I feel bad for him.
I can't beleive Merino hasn't played as a CF before. His positioning is just perfect.
Let’s talk about that pass from Trossard 😮💨😮💨
I was thinking of that too 😮
Perfectly timed
Dude, both goals were bloody clean.
My observation too
The way he checks the offside line is pure striker thing
Merino gets the spotlight but this was one of Ethan's best games for the club! Easily could have had 2 goals himself. What a baller
Those goals assists were textbook perfect.
I desperately need Merino to understand that he can do it. He can. He is competent in front of goal and that's all we've been needing from the our "strikers".
This is what I want from a striker!!Just natural finishing.....made it look so easy to score!!
Merino the Magician 🪄❤️🤍🇪🇦
😂😂😂
Even though Arsenal hasn't won something big with Arteta.. but Arteta is underrated. Wow... he just turned Merino into a wonderful striker in less than 30 minutes..
Wow, I don't care what you say. Arteta is the best 👌🏻
1:22 this goal reminds me of ueffa euro 2024 final 😅😅😅
Thank you Merino 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ethan Chidiebere Nwaneri the future of the club!
I’m seeing allot of comments with praise, but we need to talk about Sterling, that performance was anything but praise worthy.
Don’t let last 10 minutes fool you. 2nd from the bottom team was this 🤏 close to 1-0 us in the end. We all need to fall face down in front of Skelly for that little touch while 0-0. Glad Merino’s dedication and passion pays off. I understand there is a lot of emotions after such victory, but we also need to keep our eyes wide open.
Chanpions win such games and we won. Thats what matters, winning no matter what
So what do you want us to do?…cry?…all our forwards are injured…what exactly should we be keeping our eyes open for?…stupid take trying to sound intelligent
@@amakaokoye7289I see you’re struggling to understand what’s written between the lines, so let me tell you straight: eyes wide open to the fact that we are very vulnerable, even to complete garbage managed by complete clown. Our problem wasn’t ONLY upfront, where we have injury crisis, but in defense too where we almost conceded right in the end, and it wasn’t their only chance. So what happened to our attack effects not only, well, attack, but also messed up overall balance in a way the whole team works on the pitch.
Next time you see comment that your IQ can’t comprehend, just scroll past it.
So much confidence for Nwaneri...I absolutely love him❤
Ethan Nwaneri was my MOTM. What a incredible performance 🔥
Stay humble
What a Game Nwaneri
The second goal califiori fight for it nice job
that 2nd finish was class!
So nun a you gon talk bout calafiori pass to trossard before mikel merino..that’s combi effort..gunners we in
Brilliant counter
If you Saw calafiori fall down after his assist, you will know thats gonna be a goal 😂😂😂
After watch him fell i know its gonna be a goal😂😂😂
@@theedy14mos def 🤟🤟
Trossard is so underrated. I guess with new talents like MLS and Nwaneri on the pitch, it’s easy to forget some key players who have a lot of impact on the game
OHHHH OHHHH OHHH MIKEL MERINO
🎵 Merinoooooo oh oh ooooh
So happy for Merino! He's been criticised a lot this season, but, honestly, I always thought that most of the criticism was unfair. Whenever he is on the pitch, he does his job more or less well. I don't expect nothing spectacular from him, but in this game, he has exceeded everyone's expectations by scoring two important goals.
Nwaneri, Trossard, Calafiori and Merino must always start ❤️💙🤍
Nwaneri is a superstar in the making 😤❤️
Sterling himself doesn’t even know what he’s doing on the pitch. Lucky that you’re only on loan and not a permanent signing!
He should be banned from football
what a love for you My Gunners! From Indonesia with pride
Good for the team to work out for the way to win with striker Merinho
Great to see Arsenals perciverence and patience . Got 2 goals in the last 10 minutes of away game is a champions traits.🎉🎉🎉🎉Merino
0:58 he is not yet a man he is a small boy 😂 may we all witness him grow into a man what a he is and its scary he maybe even better when he grows into a man
So calm with an finisih for brace.. Merino 🔥
2 excellent crosses from Arsenal..
All hail the Hale End! 🎉❤ Per Mertesacker and co. you guys have outdone yourselves! 👏
It was honestly hard to watch for 80minutes.. The relief after getting 3 points makes it all worth it😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
MERINO SCORED THE SAME HEADER GOAL LIKE THE EURO FINALS
Nwaneri Brilliant,Merino should be our number 9 i believe we will be cooking these teams.Lets keep going gunners🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Mikel Merino is Arsenal's new best striker, will bring us EPL and UCL
Stay humble
That will not gonna happen 😂😂😂
But he will definitely bring more shame and humbling
Stay humble 🤫
Every player played their part today and they gave us a couple of fright. Good man Merino. Well done Arsenal . COYG!
They will really surprise many people this season. Arsenal is going nowhere, they are winning the league
😃😃😃
Resilience shown yesterday from the boys ❤
Robin Van Merino 🙌🙌
What a game FAM we are blessed FAM. *Nwaneri* and *MLS* what gems we have.
I'm so happy we won *Merinyo* the new CS.
Haverts would have missed the second goal 😂😂😂
The number of times I have heard “Nwaneri” in these highlights. Starboy 🔥🔥🔥
Merino ❌ Merinho ✅
I love Arteta, it seems like we dont have injury issue at all. As long as our midfield is compact, we are winning this premier league. Arteta and the whole team lets go and get it.
Please Arteta
No one needs sterling on the pitch...
Out side king
Agreed
As an arsenal supporter I gotta give props to Wilfred Ndidi's loyalty n longevity play for Leicester 👏🏾
Trossard has really stepped up for us when saka got injured, scoring & creating. He deserves a lot of credit
COYG 🌟
Proper number 9 finishes from merino💥
We gonna talk about how dreadful Sterling is? That guys fall off needs to be studied.
His fast break, shift and shot looked as coordinated as a new born Giraffe.
Sterling is a waste man honestly
Saka and Ethan in the same team is a cheat code , rare gems that need trophies ❤
merino finishing better than kai wth
Scored when the three pts were needed🤘👍
Excellent Save From David Raya The Spanish Sensational + Goal From Mikel Merino Brace
Assist By Ethan Nwaneri And Leandro Trossard.
Arsenal FC Winners Against Leicester City
In The King Power Stadium Score By 0-2.
Commentator : Tim Peters.
Trossard is underrated when playing on that left wing, He just knows who to put in the crosses.