Mikel Merino was the unlikely hero for Arsenal on Saturday, scoring twice as an emergency striker in a 2-0 win at Leicester City.
What happened?
Mikel Merino jumped off the bench and scored twice, giving Arsenal a big win.
He timed his runs to perfection, finishing off two fine crosses with calm, clinical finishes.
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Mikel Merino reaction
Mikel Merino told TNT Sports in the UK that he was surprised to play as a striker, but was happy to help the team with two goals.
He said it was the first time he'd played in that position and was lucky to score.
He forgot to give his wife something for Valentine's Day, but this win made up for it.
What comes next?
Mikel Merino was asked about Ethan Nwaneri, who set up his first goal, and waxed lyrical about the teenager's talent.
He said Nwaneri has a wonderful left foot and put the ball right on his head for him to score.
Mikel Merino was also asked about the title race and said it's a long season, but if they keep doing their job, good things will come.
He said they need to keep the foot on the gas and put pressure on every single game.
Mikel Merino scored his two goals on Saturday, and it was his first time playing as a striker.
He said it was a tough day, but the win was good for the squad.
Mikel Merino thanked the fans for their support and said it's an amazing team.
The win was a big one for Arsenal, and Mikel Merino was the hero.
He said he doesn't think he'll play up front every week, but was happy to help the team.
Mikel Merino's performance was a surprise, but a welcome one for Arsenal.
He said he's been telling Ethan Nwaneri all season that he needs those kind of balls when he's arriving into the box.
Mikel Merino's goals were a big boost for Arsenal, and he could be the answer to their striker crisis.
The future is bright for Mikel Merino and Arsenal, and they'll look to keep winning.
Mikel Merino's win was a big one, and he'll look to build on it.
He said the team has been talking about the title race since the beginning, and it's a long run.
Mikel Merino is happy to be a part of it, and will do his best to help the team.
The title race is heating up, and Mikel Merino is ready for it.
He said they need to keep doing their job and putting pressure on every single game.
Mikel Merino is confident in his team, and they'll look to keep winning.
The win was a big one for Arsenal, and Mikel Merino was the hero.
He said it was a good day to score, and he's happy to have helped the team.
Mikel Merino's performance was a surprise, but a welcome one for Arsenal.
He said he's happy to be a part of the team, and will do his best to help them win.
The future is bright for Mikel Merino and Arsenal, and they'll look to keep winning.