Mikel Arteta comments on Merino and Gyökeres' international success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Mikel Arteta spoke about Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyökeres' performances for their national teams, noting their struggles to replicate that success at Arsenal. Merino recorded four goal involvements for Spain, while Gyökeres set a record by scoring in seven consecutive matches for Sweden. Arsenal faces Leeds United on Saturday, looking to rebound after a defeat against Brighton. Arteta humorously questioned why the players haven't established themselves regularly in the team despite their form for their countries. Havertz's fitness will be assessed ahead of the match, with Gyökeres potentially stepping into his place.
- •Arteta jokes about Merino and Gyökeres' lack of form at Arsenal.
- •Gyökeres scored in seven consecutive matches for Sweden.
- •Merino contributed four goals for Spain during the international break.
- •Arsenal faces Leeds United on Saturday to seek redemption.
- •Havertz faces a late fitness test ahead of the match.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'With Me They Don't Do This!' - Mikel Arteta on Merino and Gyökeres
"Mikel Arteta jokes that Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyökeres struggle to replicate their international form at Arsenal.
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