Arsenal's Mikel Arteta warns Liverpool after Merino double closes title race gap

Arsenal secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Leicester City thanks to Mikel Merino, who was surprisingly deployed as a striker and scored both goals, despite never having played in that position before. Manager Mikel Arteta revealed he had confidence in Merino's ability to find the net, even though they had not practiced this strategy prior to the match. This win brought Arsenal closer to Premier League leaders Liverpool, reducing the gap to four points, despite injuries sidelining key players like Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Arteta emphasized the need for other players to step up in the absence of injured teammates as they aim to maintain their title challenge. With 13 games left in the season, Arteta expressed his determination for the team to continue fighting for the championship. Arsenal is currently on a 15-match unbeaten run in the league, but faces a challenging schedule ahead.