Mikel Merino Archives: 01/2026

Arsenal head to Leeds United with almost a full squad available, an unusual position after a season shaped by injuries and careful load management.

Riccardo Calafiori trained with Arsenal ahead of Wednesday’s game against Kairat Almaty, but at least five other players have been ruled out of the match.

Arsenal will be without two key midfielders for their final Champions League league-phase match after late yellow cards in Milan triggered automatic suspensions.

Noni Madueke said Arsenal “weren’t clinical enough” after the 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, with Inter Milan next in the Champions League.

Unai Emery has complained about Arsenal again, claiming Morgan Rogers is being targeted and saying Mikel Merino should have been sent off at the Emirates.

Arsenal are lining up contract talks with six first-team players as the club looks to secure key figures beyond 2028.