Mikel Merino says Arsenal hat-trick hero Eberechi Eze is ‘an amazing signing’

Mikel Merino hailed Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze as “complete” after his north London derby hat-trick and believes he can make the difference in the Premier League title race.

Defeats for Liverpool and Manchester City on Saturday opened the door for Arsenal to extend their lead at the summit and Eze’s wonderful treble inspired a 4-1 victory over Tottenham.

Spurs had been close to signing Eze from Crystal Palace in August until Mikel Arteta pulled off a major hijack and makeshift Gunners forward Merino says the England international has instantly slotted into a group at Emirates Stadium determined to achieve silverware this season.

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