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Paul Merson makes huge Mikel Arteta sack prediction - after Arsenal's 1-0 win over Newcastle seals Champions League qualification for next season

Paul Merson has made a bold prediction regarding the potential sacking of Mikel Arteta after Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Newcastle.

The Gunners secured Champions League football for a third consecutive season after a narrow victory over the Magpies courtesy of Declan Rice's 20-yard strike.

But former Arsenal midfielder Merson, who was appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports for the encounter, gave his verdict on the Spaniard's future.

He said: ‘[Arsenal] need a centre-forward and they need back up in big positions. At the moment when they make changes it weakens the team.