Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has opened up about his miraculous escape from the 2017 Borussia Dortmund bus bombing, revealing how a simple change in routine saved him from potential tragedy. The Spaniard was just 20 years old when three pipe bombs were detonated near the team vehicle on its way to a high-profile European fixture.
The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Mikel Merino is adamant that Arsenal possess the pedigree required to capture both domestic and European crowns during the current campaign. Fresh from ending a two-decade wait for top-flight supremacy last term, the Spanish midfielder believes Mikel Arteta's side can now go one step further on the continental stage.
William Saliba was a notable absentee from Arsenal's official squad photo for the 2026-27 season, sparking immediate concern among supporters online. The club has quickly moved to clarify the situation, confirming the French defender missed the photoshoot due to a scheduled medical appointment.
Mikel Arteta has offered a promising fitness update on Martin Zubimendi as Arsenal prepare for a challenging trip to the City Ground. The Spanish midfielder has been sidelined alongside Piero Hincapie, but the Gunners boss suggests one is much closer to a return than the other.
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