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Mikel Arteta hailed Mikel Merino ’s performance against Slavia Prague as a “joy” after he fired Arsenal to victory.

Merino struck twice in the second half as Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners in Prague to maintain their perfect start to this season’s Champions League .

As was the case towards the end of last season, Merino was tasked with playing as a No9 because Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres are all injured .

The Spaniard scored seven goals when playing as a striker last season and he continued his fine form to down Slavia Prague.

“It’s a joy to ha

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