# Merino return edges closer + Palace boost & Arteta's West Ham decisions

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Published: 2026-05-08T09:55:57+00:00
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## Resource

Hello everyone and welcome back to Inside Arsenal. In today's show I discuss last night's European action and what it all could mean for Arsenal, as well as looking at the potential return of Mikel Merino and Sunday's trip to West Ham. Become an Inside Arsenal Patreon member, get exclusive extra content and help support my work and the channel: https://www.patreon.com/charleswatts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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