Mikel Merino Zazón

Onside gives Merino a 6% chance of starting Gameweek 3, from 2 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.

According to Onside's AI engine, Merino is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW3 with 0.7 projected points. 0.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 58% of the game, so not an armband candidate.

Merino has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 2 points.

Merino is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.

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.

Merino currently costs £5.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 2 total points this season, that is 0.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.

The Onside model projects 4.3 points for Merino across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.7 points in GW3 vs CHE. Projections refresh after every played match.

At £5.9m, the Onside model projects 4+ 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.

Merino has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 4.3 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.