How Arsenal could line up under Patrick Vieira including Wilfried Zaha after Piers Morgan demands legend replace Arteta
ARSENAL should sack Mikel Arteta and replace him with club legend Patrick Vieira, reckons Piers Morgan.
The famous Gooner was left fuming last night after seeing his beloved team get battered 3-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
The result could be a big blow in the race for Champions League football - with Spurs having leapfrogged the Gunners into fourth.
Arsenal have made great strides this term under Arteta, but Morgan is not satisfied.
Following the North Londoners' 2-2 draw with Vieira's Crystal Palace at the Emirates in October, the 57-year-old tweeted a photo of himself with the Frenchman, captioned: "We’ve got the wrong ex-Arsenal captain in charge. On tonight’s evidence, this is the guy we need."
After last night's shellacking, Morgan quoted his previous tweet, and added: "Deja vu."
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Given improvements made this season, it seems unlikely that the Gunners would actually sack Arteta any time soon - even if they were to finish outside of the top four.
But if they did follow Morgan's wishes, we examine how they could look to set up under Vieira.
Aaron Ramsdale would likely keep his place between the sticks, with Takehiro Tomiyasu a steady influence at right-back.
Ben White has shown enough this term but after Gabriel Magalhaes' nightmare yesterday, perhaps Vieira could look to replace him.
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Pulling off a deal would be costly, but pushing the boat out to sign outstanding Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi would certainly solidify the Gunners' backline.
Completing the back four would be Kieran Tierney, provided he can stay away from injuries like his latest knee issue.
Vieira has tinkered with his formation this term, but has often utilised a 4-3-3 at Selhurst.
Doing so again could provide Arsenal an incredibly attacking lineup to hit teams with.
With the impressive Thomas Partey at the base of midfield, Vieira would need further energy and creativity around the Ghanaian.
Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe could alternate on one side - while Conor Gallagher would be the perfect signing on the other.
Prising him from parent club Chelsea may be tricky, but the all-action midfielder has been sensational for Vieira this season and would provide the non-stop industry to make the formation work.
Morgan vented his fury at Alex Lacazette last night, pointing out the Frenchman's "18 HOURS of Premier League football without scoring in open play".
So in his dream scenario the skipper would surely be replaced, with Alexander Isak a brilliant potential solution up top.
Bukayo Saka would continue to flourish under Vieira, with the former Nice boss illustrating his ability to nurture young talent this season at Palace.
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While Wilfried Zaha could finally get a move to Arsenal, having been linked with a switch to the Emirates for years.
With one year remaining on his current contract this summer, it may finally be the time that Zaha, 29, is granted his second chance at a transfer away from Palace.
