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Arsenal narrow gap to Liverpool after Merino's late double secures victory against Leicester

Arsenal narrow gap to Liverpool after Merino's late double secures victory against Leicester
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Arsenal closed to within four points of English Premier League leaders Liverpool as substitute Mikel Merino’s two late goals secured a 2-0 victory against Leicester City.

Merino's 81st-minute goal was created by Arsenal's outstanding player, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, who hit the woodwork twice in the second half and was their main threat throughout.

Spanish midfielder Merino then struck again at the far post three minutes from time to wrap up a vital win and keep Arsenal's title pursuit on track.

In other matches this morning, Manchester City thumped Newcastle 4-0, Fulham beat Nottingham Forest 2-1, Aston Villa and Ipswich finished the match in a 1-1 all draw, Bournemouth beat Southampton 3-1, Brentford beat West Ham 1-0 and Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-1.

Liverpool is leading the table with 57 points, followed by Arsenal with 53 points, Nottingham Forest is third with 47 points while Manchester City is fourth with 44 points.

Source: BBC Sports

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