Paul Merson has criticised Mikel Arteta for his decision to start Fabio Vieira over Jorginho during Arsenal's 3-3 draw against Southampton on Friday.
The north London outfit were without left-sided no.8 Granit Xhaka due to illness, with Arteta giving Vieira the nod in the Swiss captain's absence. However, the young playmaker struggled to impose himself on proceedings, failing to influence the game on the attacking end whilst also struggling in defensive transitions.
The 22-year-old was then taken off in the 57th minute, replaced by January signing Leandro Trossard as the Gunners eventually salvaged a point after being 3-1 down. However, it was another player that arrived during the winter window that Arsenal hero Merson wanted to see in the starting line-up.
