Mikel Merino leads PL in key stat after Chelsea equalizer ✈️ | OneFootball

Mikel Merino leads PL in key stat after Chelsea equalizer ✈️ | OneFootball

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·30 November 2025

Mikel Merino leads PL in key stat after Chelsea equalizer ✈️

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Three minutes into the second half, Arsenal found themselves a man up but a goal behind. Thankfully, they could turn to the talents of Mikel Merino for an equalizer. 

The Spaniard rose highest at Stamford Bridge to nod the ball beyond Robert Sanchez following a cross from Bukayo Saka


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It means he now has five headed goals this season in the Premier League, with no other player having more. Additionally, seven of his 10 goals have been headers.

According to Opta, "among all non-defenders with 10+ goals in the competition's history, only James Scowcroft (71% - 10/14) has scored a higher ratio with his head

Air Arsenal!


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