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Merino brace sends Arsenal past Slavia in Champions League

Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino celebrates scoring for hisin the UEFA Champions League vs Slavia Prague and Arsenal FC in Prague, Czech Republic on November 4, 2025. [Michal Cizek / AFP]

Mikel Merino's two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, the Gunners' fourth in as many games in the competition.

For the Premier League leaders, the result also constituted a 10th straight win in all competitions and an eighth consecutive clean sheet.

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