Mailbag – What To Make of Mikel Merino?

The ArsenalVision Podcast - Arsenal FC · Sep 8, 2025 · 1h 22m

On this edition of the ArsenalVision Podcast, Elliot is joined by Clive and Paul to answer your questions on a wide range of topics listed below. Chapter timings below.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro Music

03:30 Lessons from Marino’s Spain role vs Arsenal role

06:19 Midfield permutations and fitting Marino in

07:33 Marino’s role and fit in the squad

10:46 Critiques of Marino’s profile in Premier League play

14:49 Balancing experimentation with urgency to win

18:12 Understanding Arteta’s selection logic

20:08 Is Marino more squad player than starter?

24:09 Odegaard’s form and possible midfield trios…