Mikel Merino is known as Arsenal’s “duel monster” but the busy Spain midfielder says he has the technical smarts of Premier League legends Cesc Fabregas and David Silva in his locker.

Merino signed for Arsenal in the summer from Real Sociedad as part of a deal ... such as playmakers Cesc Fabregas and David Silva. Merino won more duels than any other player in Europe’s top ...

Real Madrid got off to a dreadful start on Sunday afternoon when Las Palmas took the lead after just 30 seconds when Fabio Silva scored from close range ... Another piece of good news was the return ...

Real Madrid claimed top spot in LaLiga with a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and welcomed back David Alaba from a 13-month absence.

Mikel Merino has struggled to establish himself in Arsenal’s starting XI since his move from Real Sociedad (Picture ... ‘Obviously, I’m not a David Silva style of player.

Brahim Diaz (L) of Real Madrid vies with Manuel Fuster of UD Las Palmas during the LaLiga football match between Real Madrid ...