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Simon Collings

Mikel Merino lifts lid on 'amazing' Arsenal training secrets amid freak injury admission

Mikel Merino believes the freak injury he suffered in his very first training session with Arsenal was a blessing in disguise.

Summer signing Merino made his debut for the Gunners in their 2-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night, coming off the bench in the second half to play the final 25 minutes in place of Thomas Partey.

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