Arsenal hero admits that he forgot to get his wife a Valentine’s Day gift, dedicated two goals to her instead

While Arsenal was struggling to beat Leicester City in Premier League game and won 2-0 on Saturday in the King Power Stadium, a highlight was a striking lower midfielder Mikel Merino. With injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, the Gunners didn’t have many attackers to get past the foxes, which led to Mikel Arteta being creative. When he came in from the bank, Merino played as an improvised Center Forward Scoring points in the 81st and 87th minute to give Arsenal their final advantage in the game.

After the game, Merino said that the goals also meant a bit more because they were dedicated to his wife. But the reason why it is interesting – he forgot to get her a Valentine’s Day gift. Three points and a brace are still something, but hopefully it will also come with dinner for the extra motivation.

“I think it’s a good day to score because I forgot to give my wife something [gifts] For Valentine’s Day, “said Merino after the TNT -Sport game.” So this goes to her. I think she will appreciate this more than a rose or some chocolate. “

They were also a number of charities when he scored a header and the finish of a syruper, even though it was an unknown position for him. Although he probably hopes that he is not necessary as a striker in the future, it is important to have positional versatility, because Arsenal Liverpool seems to push for the Premier League title. The next for the Gunners is a match against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 22.