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Merino brace sends Arsenal past Slavia in Champions League

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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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