Mikel Merino
Born: June 22, 1996 (age 28)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 12st 6lb (79kg)
Hometown: Pamplona, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishPosition: Midfielder
Team: Arsenal
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2014-2016 | Osasuna |
| 2016-2017 | Borussia Dortmund | |
| → 2017 | Newcastle United (loan) | |
| 2017-2018 | Newcastle United | |
| 2018-2024 | Real Sociedad | |
| 2024- | Arsenal | |
| International | 2016- | Spain Under-21s |
Sports Mole has 418 articles about Mikel Merino. Articles 1 to 40:
Arsenal lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
11:19
Ethan Nwaneri: Has Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' with Arsenal's record-breaking 17-year-old?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' by not playing Ethan Nwaneri more when Martin Odegaard was out injured.
Nov 20, 15:18
Liverpool Premier League title race favourites ahead of Arsenal, Manchester City despite injuries
Sports Mole examines Liverpool's strength of depth and if that gives them an advantage over Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
Nov 18, 12:01
Arsenal scouts 'approve' move for 20-year-old wonderkid on Liverpool, Tottenham's radar
Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly braced for January bids for Hugo Larsson, who is on the radar of Arsenal and Liverpool.
Nov 17, 17:59
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side 'monitoring' Man City, Liverpool-linked midfielder
Arsenal could reportedly rival Manchester City and Liverpool for the signature of an in-demand midfielder with a €60m (£49.9m) release clause.
Nov 14, 14:12
Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta, Edu held accountable for Arsenal transfer failings
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that the finger can be pointed at Mikel Arteta and outgoing sporting director Edu for failing to replace an injured Martin Odegaard.
Nov 12, 15:04
Mikel Arteta provides Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice Arsenal injury updates as England hint dropped
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivers a negative update on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice following their early withdrawals against Chelsea.
Nov 10, 19:46
Chelsea-Arsenal lineups confirmed as Cole Palmer, Declan Rice decisions made
Cole Palmer is passed fit for Chelsea in their Premier League London derby with Arsenal, while Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard all start for the Gunners.
Nov 10, 15:17
Team News: Chelsea vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Nov 9, 16:30
Arsenal out to avoid worst away run since pre-Arsene Wenger era in Chelsea clash
Arsenal could endure their worst run of Premier League away form since the pre-Arsene Wenger days when they face London rivals Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Nov 8, 21:21
Mikel Arteta delivers triple Arsenal injury update as Declan Rice hint dropped before Chelsea
Mikel Arteta reveals that Declan Rice is yet to return to training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea while giving updates on two other injured Gunners.
Nov 8, 15:07
Arsenal lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Rice, Odegaard calls made
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League London derby against Chelsea.
Nov 8, 08:53
Arsenal receive major Declan Rice injury update ahead of Chelsea showdown
Arsenal reportedly learn that midfield fulcrum Declan Rice has suffered a broken toe and are sweating over his fitness for the trip to Chelsea this weekend.
Nov 7, 17:44
Arsenal injury list and return dates for Chelsea: Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
Nov 7, 08:42
Arsenal injury news: Rice absence compounded by additional scare ahead of trip to Chelsea
Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz is a doubt for the weekend trip to Chelsea with the head injury that forced him off against Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Nov 6, 23:24
Inter 1-0 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta slams Mikel Merino penalty decisions after Yann Sommer 'punch'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta slams the decisions to deny his side a penalty and award Inter Milan a spot kick in their 1-0 loss to the Nerazzurri in the Champions League.
Nov 6, 23:09
Inter 1-0 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Gunners' Champions League defeat
A lacklustre Arsenal side are condemned to their first Champions League defeat of the 2024-25 season as Inter Milan edge out Mikel Arteta's men 1-0 at San Siro.
Nov 6, 22:00
Arsenal confirm shock Edu exit: Analysing the 46-year-old's legacy as sporting director
Arsenal confirm that Edu has resigned from his role as sporting director following five years in the Emirates offices.
Nov 4, 18:21
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners among clubs keen on Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder?
Two Premier League clubs are allegedly contemplating an approach for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Nov 4, 15:25
Arsenal lineup vs. Inter Milan: Predicted XI for Champions League clash including Martin Odegaard decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Wednesday's Champions League league phase clash with Inter Milan.
Nov 4, 10:15
Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Isak strike condemns Gunners to defeat
Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak scores the decisive goal to deal a major blow to Arsenal's Premier League title hopes.
Nov 2, 14:34
Arsenal lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Oct 31, 08:48
Arsenal transfer news: Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder eyed as potential arrival?
Arsenal are allegedly giving consideration to trying to sign a Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder during one of the next two transfer windows.
Oct 30, 15:43
Liverpool's Arne Slot claims "f****** joke" confusion led to yellow card in Arsenal draw
Liverpool manager Arne Slot reveals that he was booked in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal due to confusion over his "f****** joke" remark to Ibrahima Konate.
Oct 27, 20:57
Virgil van Dijk provides Liverpool contract latest as "easy" dig aimed at Arsenal man
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk discusses his contract situation after the Reds' 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League.
Oct 27, 19:10
Bukayo Saka breaks Arsenal Premier League scoring record with slick Liverpool strike
Bukayo Saka becomes the youngest-ever Arsenal player to score 50 Premier League goals with his brilliant opener in their 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates.
Oct 27, 18:49
Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mohamed Salah nets late equaliser
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scores a late equaliser to hold Arsenal to a 2-2 draw in Sunday's massive Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 27, 18:40
Arsenal-Liverpool lineups confirmed as Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber decisions revealed
Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are both included in the first XI for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 27, 15:17
Mikel Arteta receives huge double injury boost as Arsenal pair pictured with squad before Liverpool
Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are both pictured arriving with the Gunners' squad at their team hotel before Sunday's Premier League battle with Liverpool.
Oct 27, 11:56
Arsenal lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Bukayo Saka decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Sunday's Premier League blockbuster against Liverpool.
Oct 25, 09:10
Why Man City should truly fear "world-class" Liverpool more than "shell-shocked" Arsenal in Premier League title race
Man City should fear a "world-class" Liverpool side more than a "shell-shocked" Arsenal outfit in the Premier League title race, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 24, 18:22
Arsenal 1-0 Shakhtar Donetsk: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Martinelli stars
Gabriel Martinelli shines as Arsenal clinch a narrow 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, thanks to an unfortunate first-half own goal.
Oct 22, 22:06
Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus could break Cristiano Ronaldo record in Shakhtar Champions League clash
Sports Mole looks at why Gabriel Jesus could be key in Arsenal's Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk as he chases a Cristiano Ronaldo record.
Oct 21, 17:26
Arsenal lineup vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league phase clash with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Oct 20, 10:06
Arsenal could be without 11 players against Bournemouth as training images released
Arsenal are at risk of being without a full 11 players for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, as the Gunners release pictures from Thursday's training.
Oct 17, 21:56
Arsenal lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth.
Oct 17, 09:15
Arsenal injury news: Kai Havertz return date set as Gunners 'hopeful' over in-form striker
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could reportedly be in line to return to action straight after the international break following his withdrawal from the German national team.
Oct 9, 18:06
Arsenal transfer news: Aston Villa midfielder 'attracting interest' from Gunners, Spurs
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly prepared to go head to head in the race to sign an Aston Villa midfielder in 2025.
Oct 8, 09:47
Arsenal team news: Mikel Arteta makes three changes including huge Raheem Sterling call
Arsenal attacker Raheem Sterling makes his first Premier League start for the Gunners in their clash with Southampton, while Thomas Partey plays at right-back.
Oct 5, 13:51
Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal injuries and Aaron Ramsdale before Southampton clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta refuses to confirm whether any of the Gunners' injured troupe will return for Sunday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Oct 4, 15:02
