Mikel Merino praises Arsenal's midfield strength and depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Mikel Merino expressed strong approval of Arsenal's midfield, calling it possibly the best in football. The Gunners, under Mikel Arteta, aim to strengthen their squad further, recently signing Bruno Guimaraes. Merino highlighted the competition within the squad as a driving factor in raising performance levels. His remarks emphasize the belief that despite past successes, Arsenal's hunger for improvement remains intact as they prepare for upcoming challenges.
- •Merino describes Arsenal's midfield as possibly the best in football.
- •Bruno Guimaraes has been signed to strengthen the midfield.
- •Arteta seeks to maintain a high level of competition within the squad.
- •Merino emphasizes the importance of motivation and performance standards.
- •Arsenal aims to continue improving despite last season's achievements.
- 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Honestly, it’s unreal.’ What Merino thinks of the current Arsenal midfield
"Mikel Merino is delighted with the current makeup of Arsenal’s midfield as the Gunners look to ensure they have the best players in every position. Mikel Arteta is leading one of the best teams in t...
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