Mikel Merino Zazón — Midfielder, Arsenal
ARSIs Merino worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Merino scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.7m, Merino has accumulated 6 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Merino has averaged 0.8 points per game (form: 1.0). GW8: vs EVE (difficulty 3/5, 1.1 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 10.3 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.1 xP next gameweek — outside the top 45% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Merino a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | NFO (A) | 24' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | LEE (H) | 1' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | BHA (A) | 30' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | SUN (A) | 5' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | CHE (H) | 13' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | AVL (A) | 19' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Merino projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Merino actually scored. Too few graded gameweeks so far to average meaningfully on this player, so no average is claimed — the individual weeks are below, and the site-wide record across every player is on the accuracy page.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1 | 14 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1 | 19 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 | 13 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1 | 5 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1 | 30 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1 | 1 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1 | 24 | under 60 mins — not graded |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals520.23
- Expected assists450.16
- Expected GI420.39
Underlying
- Minutes30106
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total3527
Creativity / ICT
- Threat4120
- Creativity237
- Influence2612
- ICT index243.8
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Merino start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Merino a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Merino worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Merino is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.1 projected points. 1.1 xP next gameweek — outside the top 45% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Merino scored this season in FPL?
Merino has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 6 points.
Is Merino fit to play?
Merino is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Merino take set pieces for Arsenal?
Merino is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Arsenal in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Merino cost in FPL?
Merino currently costs £5.7m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 6 total points this season, that is 1.1 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Merino's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 10.3 points for Merino across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.1 points in GW8 vs EVE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Merino worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.7m, the Onside model projects 10+ points for Merino over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.
What does Merino's FPL fixture run look like?
Merino has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 10.3 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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