Mikel Merino's Late Double Secures Arsenal's Win Over Leicester

The midfielder, deployed as a makeshift striker, scored twice in the final minutes to keep Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Mikel Merino, typically a midfielder, scored in the 81st and 87th minutes after being substituted in as a striker due to Arsenal's injury crisis.
Arsenal's 2-0 victory extends their unbeaten Premier League run to 15 games and narrows the gap to leaders Liverpool to four points, though Liverpool have a game in hand.
Teenager Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal's standout performer, assisted Merino's first goal and hit the crossbar earlier in the match.
The Gunners were missing key attackers, including Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Kai Havertz, forcing creative tactical adjustments by manager Mikel Arteta.
Leicester City remains in the relegation zone, with fans protesting against the club's management during the match.