In a thrilling London derby, Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea, driven by a standout performance from Mikel Merino. The Spanish midfielder stepped up in a big way, taking on the role of makeshift striker and finding the back of the net with a perfectly placed header from a corner by Martin Ødegaard, as reported by Jesús Buitrago in Diario Madridista. This goal marks Merino's impressive fourth strike in just seven matches.