Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to remain without star striker Viktor Gyokeres for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

The Sweden international damaged a muscle in the first half of last Saturday's 2-0 victory over Burnley, and reports have suggested that he will be sidelined until after the next national-team break.

With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus also working their way back from knee injuries, Arsenal are once again without a recognised centre-forward, so in steps Mikel Merino.

The Spaniard demonstrated his consistent goal threat with a brilliant brace in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, and he will no doubt lead the line with support from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard, who should fill in fo

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