The photoshops on social media of Merino mocked up as the legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo started as a joke, but with each passing week they are less so. Merino has followed the path first trodden by Kai Havertz - sign for Arsenal as a No8, struggle, go to Dubai in the middle of the season, move upfront and suddenly start scoring goals.

Arsenal could once again return with a raid on La Liga this summer, with Mikel Arteta reportedly targeting one of the league’s productive stars.

Arsenal had a monumental clash against Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, with a chance in the Champions League semifinals up for grabs. Many fans didn’t expect much from head coach Mikel Arteta’s men.

The Pro Soccer Talk crew previews Arsenal's quarter-final second-leg heavyweight clash vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League, highlighting the importance of Mikel Arteta's men staying mentally strong at the Bernabeu.

Declan Rice scored twice in a humbling of Spanish giants Real Madrid, one of the strongest teams remaining in the Champions League - and Arsenal fans in the football.london comments section are willing Mikel Arteta's team to go all the way to final on that performance.

Brentford predicted lineup vs Arsenal: (4-3-3): Flekken; Ajer, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Nørgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade. Yoane Wissa has 15 goals to his name this season, while he was on target at Arsenal a year ago, his only goal against the Gunners in seven attempts to date.

Arsenal welcome London rivals Brentford to the Emirates Stadium this evening.Mikel Arteta and his players are in good mood and have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals after stunning Real