The reasons why Arsenal should not abandon Mikel Merino experiment at Nottingham Forest - Gunners were toothless in attack against West Ham but Arteta should persist with Merino

Mikel Arteta has revealed Arsenal have several options to start upfront against West Ham on Saturday after problem-solving in training.

David Raya has suggested that Mikel Merino is unlikely to start up front for Arsenal despite his match-winning heroics off the bench last weekend. Injuries to several key attackers have left Mikel Arteta’s side bereft of options in the final third,

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'needs another Merino' as he ponders striker decision - Arteta seeking more unlikely heroes as he weighs up Mikel Merino move for West Ham clash

Arsenal host West Ham in the Premier League this afternoon hoping to draw closer to Liverpool in the title race. The Gunners have reignited their title challenge in recent weeks but still trail Arne Slot’s men by eight points after Liverpool drew 2-2 with Aston Villa during the week.

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