Mikel Merino has spoken candidly about the internal doubts that threatened to derail Arsenal's Premier League title challenge — and pinpointed the exact moment he became convinced the Gunners would end their 22-year wait for top-flight glory.

In a revealing interview with The Players' Tribune, the Spanish midfielder reflected on a pivotal February draw away to Wolverhampton Wanderers, after which Arsenal's players took matters into their own hands.

The meeting that changed everything

Arsenal had led 2–0 at Wolves before a late mix-up between David Raya and Gabriel gifted the hosts an equaliser. The slip reignited familiar criticism from outside — and, Merino admits, stirred uncertainty within.