Mikel Merino says 'basketbll team' Arsenal have mentality to match physicality

Arsenal's Mikel Merino during the UEFA Champions League game against PSG

Mikel Merino compares Arsenal's giants to a basketball team but insists they have the determination to match their height.

Nine of the starting line-up for Saturday's 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth stood over 6ft tall, a result of Mikel Arteta assembling a physically imposing squad in the hope of improving the Gunners' chances of winning the Premier League.