He has earned at least the thinking behind it for the way he is performing and the impact he is bringing to the team. That's a yes, Arteta said. Yes, and them playing together, those two [Merino and Kai Havertz], even with Viktor [Gyokeres].
Every time you win a game obviously you are a little bit closer to your objective and it is the only thing we can do, Arteta said. We have to focus on performing, preparing really well for tomorrow so we know the kind of game we are going to play and be ready to fulfill our potential.
Arteta told the BBC : Very proud. Big credit to the academy and to everyone who has contributed to that journey.