Merino's OUTSTANDING improvement | Mikel Arteta EMBARGO | Arsenal v Crystal Palace

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta backs injury-hit Arsenal's Premier League campaign as he knows defeat at home to Crystal Palace would result in Liverpool being crowned champions. Arteta also hailed the improvement of midfielder come forward Mikel Merino after his outstanding contribution in recent weeks. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:10 Merino improvement in recent weeks and different positions? His experiences have been very positive and he now feels confident in midfield and in attack 1:05 you have many players who can play in many positions? we need them to be with the numbers we have 1:38 Saka now getting more protection from referees? was right decision v Ipswich 2:20 work on how Saka handles abuse? difficult to work on but he handled it really well 2:58 that’s Bukayo’s calm nature 3:15 what do with players after Palace and pre PSG? A couple of days off first but not walking over hot coals like Tottenham 4:18 take advice pre PSG? will think about it 4:40 happy with rest before PSG and we will take it 5:28 UCL make up for PL season? it’s not about making up 6:18 don’t need Liverpool motivation to try and win a PL match @HaytersTV – Football Up Close. Visit our website: https://hayters.com/ We go behind the scenes with the biggest names in football to bring you interviews, training, news, live coverage, fans’ voices and funniest moments. If you love football, you’ll love Hayters TV. Subscribe now! Follow HaytersTV on social media: www.instagram.com/HaytersTV www.facebook.com/HaytersTV www.twitter.com/HaytersTV www.tiktok.com/@hayterstv Subscribe on YouTube -    / hayterstv   #Arsenal #Arteta #premierleague