Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta unsure if Mikel Merino will be fit enough for PSG game

Merino has played as a makeshift forward in the past months following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, but he had been expected to revert to midfield for the visit of Paris St Germain with Thomas Partey suspended.

Mikel Merino is a doubt for the Champions League clash with Paris St Germain. Pic: John Walton/PA

Mikel Arteta cast doubt over Mikel Merino’s availability for Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final after their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace which puts Liverpool on the brink of the title.

Liverpool need to secure only a draw against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday to be crowned Premier League champions after Palace substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta scored with seven minutes remaining at the Emirates.