![Arsenal have announced the signing of the Spain international, who joins on a long-term deal from Real Sociedad. Merino spent a season on loan in the Premier League with Newcastle.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DPTKCDYGPFFQ3APGB3FKLVGFS4.jpg?auth=45454917f0b6bf080ad3ad0e6b2e811689dd7ae5630064e07ab128469d09f32c&width=360&height=203&focal=3171%2C1647)
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Mikel Merino, dyed-in-the-wool Gunner
Pablo MontañoAndy Hall
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Our football team is not the high-flying one that was expected, given the quality and experience of its players, but it’s doing enough.
UEFA Nations League
Offside interference is one of the most difficult actions in football to call and especially controversial when it benefits Zinedine Zidane's side.
Real Madrid went top of LaLiga on Sunday night with a 1-2 win over Real Sociedad, but all the attention focused on three controversial decisions, confirmed by the VAR.