Substitute Merino's late brace moves Arsenal  within four points of Liverpool

Merino was only on the pitch as manager Mikel Arteta had run out of attacking options and out of patience with the struggling Raheem Sterling.

BRACE: Mikel Merino brace seals win for Arsenal as they see off Leicester. Pic: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Premier League: Leicester 0 Arsenal 2 (Merino 81', 87')

Not many would have predicted Arsenal’s title chances would hang on the attacking threat of two midfielders. They do now.