Mikel Merino says a dressing-room talk showed Arsenal would win
The Spaniard says a meeting after last season's draw with Wolves convinced him the club would take the title, ending a 22-year wait.
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What happened
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino says conversations in the dressing room after last season's draw with Wolves showed him the club would win the Premier League. He said one meeting was what was needed to end the club's 22-year wait for the title. Merino believes Arsenal are ready to move forward and aim to win everything.
Why it matters
Merino's comments suggest Arsenal see themselves as ready to push for every trophy after ending a long wait for the Premier League title.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 4:35 AM ET: Merino said Arsenal's goal is to win everything, believing last season proved they are ready for the next stage.
- Oct 16, 5:08 AM ET: Merino said dressing-room conversations after last season's draw with Wolves were when he realised Arsenal would win the Premier League.
- Oct 16, 5:09 AM ET: Merino said a single meeting was what was needed to end the 22-year wait for the title.
Coverage
- Mikel Merino reveals key moment that 'won' Arsenal the Premier League title (Yahoo News)
- Mikel Merino: I knew Arsenal would be champions in aftermath of terrible result (espn.com)
- Merino: Arsenal’s goal is to win everything (Yahoo Sports)
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