Arsenal legend Ian Wright has urged Mikel Arteta to ditch under-fire defender Shkodran Mustafi.
Arteta, who was appointed as Unai Emery's replacement at Arsenal, is looking to put his stamp on the club heading into a vital January transfer window.
The Spaniard, a former Gunners captain, has made clear his desire to strengthen his ranks after drawing at Bournemouth and losing to Chelsea in his first two games in charge of the club.
But Wright reckons Arteta should make selling Mustafi his priority, having watched the German put in yet another disappointing performance in the 2-1 defeat by Chelsea on Sunday.
"Mustafi was absolutely petrified of him [Tammy Abraham]," Wright said on Match of the Day 2, referring to Chelsea's winning goal.
"You have got someone like Arteta coming in but there’s nothing you can do to coach a defender of his experience now, those are the type of players he’s got to be looking to get rid of."
Despite the defeat at the Emirates, Wright takes confidence from what he saw from Arteta's side.
He added: "When you look at the two games there’s definite improvement in Arsenal.
"You just think what they could have done had they gone with the appointment after the Leicester game at the international break.
"It’s one and two touch all the way and its really quick. Fantastic zip, the fans should be happy with what they’re seeing at the moment but give Chelsea credit for what they’ve done."
Indeed, Abraham's late finish stole Chelsea a dramatic 2-1 Premier League victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
England striker Abraham's 12th league goal of the season denied new Gunners boss Arteta any points on his first home game at the helm.
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno's howler had gifted Chelsea an equaliser when Jorginho tapped into an empty net with seven minutes to play.
For the bulk of the match Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang thought his 13th league goal of the campaign would prove sufficient to hand Arteta the dream home debut.
But an embattled Chelsea turned this match on its head late on, just when a sixth defeat in eight league games had appeared likely.
Lauceikpuz
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mustafi plays so badly because he went to the same restuarant that spurs went and frequently has food poisoning
Destrotthem
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for the team to be up again they don't need only the home base.in fact the England home base are not living up to expectations. only few of them does that. take a look at Liverpool and city today.they field less England and more foreigner's.
Also home grown play for the badge more!
Destrotthem
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for the team to be up again they don't need only the home base.in fact the England home base are not living up to expectations. only few of them does that. take a look at Liverpool and city today.they field less England and more foreigner's.
Sterling stones Delphi... Henderson Milner plus two full backs... your not winning anything with all foreigners.. look at arsenal against chelsea. Played 4 british and we fought harder.. then mustaffi comes on and kills us! British have more passion!!
loedeilmn
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Finw, whom should we plan instead of Mustapha?
Henryrukis
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May Satan be with you!! The dark lord shall save your soul and then turn you to the darkside...
for the team to be up again they don't need only the home base.in fact the England home base are not living up to expectations. only few of them does that. take a look at Liverpool and city today.they field less England and more foreigner's.
Cuwdeikuy
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Arsenal Biggest Club In England...
Wuwbemnopr
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wat Mustafi still doing in arsenal
fokcdiopyz
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Mustafi should be the last person to blame for the loss.
square2
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thanks Mr wright for ur boldness of saying it the way it is. mustafi must be sold. #mustafiout
MrGooner79
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Who are you?
Arsenal since 1979
miseknpt
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mustafi only can play right defence good for her
OsagiePrecious
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I think arsenal has the best coach now
powkmnoty
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useless mustafi
Arsance-12
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He didn’t play that bad yesterday
Riuacetz
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Arse annal fans complaining 🤮
Riuacetz
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Ian is not Wright in his head.
Riuacetz
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Mustafi should be the last person to blame for the loss.
Destrotthem
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I am sorry for you
May Satan be with you!! The dark lord shall save your soul and then turn you to the darkside...
Destrotthem
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I am sorry for you
No sorry for you kid!! Arsenal from top to bottom is totally foreign now. No british within the club.. they sacked all british.. that’s racist Zionist pig kroenke.. you think that’s ok
OnileArsenal
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Yes destroy the lazy foreign players.. bring English and passion and heart.. we are a racist club towards british...
I am sorry for you
OnileArsenal
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Get rid of all foreign knobs at Arsenal!
Who are you?
yipelostz
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can we just give arteta time n space. . .we don't know if his going to be a good coach , only time will tell. if we looking back at the time when klopp joint Liverpool , they also went through a difficult time n now they're 1 of the best in the world . so let's see
yipelostz
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can we just give arteta time n space. . .we don't know if his going to be a good coach , only time will tell. if we looking back at the time when klopp joint Liverpool , they also went through a difficult time n now they're 1 of the best in the world . so let's see
MrGooner79
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Get rid of all foreign knobs at Arsenal!
MrGooner79
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English Passion, was the Arsenal of Highbury.
MrGooner79
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This proves that all you emirates fans are non british racists..: bring highbury back and the proper fans!!
Totally agree. Highbury was for us true fans.
MrGooner79
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English players lack flare and skills of football otherwise Britain would not recruit foreign players so have a respect for foreigners who teach you how to play football
Racist knob
jaobclnp
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mustafi is the worst defender of all times, he is consistency in making defensive mistakes, he is uncoachable, he's lucky to play for Arsenal Fc and he MUST GO!!!
Vunbdenrsu
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I have always say once mustafi, luiz and sokratis are in the defense it will be hard for our beloved team. Get then off.
Luiz tried against Chelsea
elnilsen99
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when you think of mistake in football you think of mustafi 😉👌
Destrotthem
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English players lack flare and skills of football otherwise Britain would not recruit foreign players so have a respect for foreigners who teach you how to play football
You call them players flair... 😆
Destrotthem
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When the bnp or edl or right wing movements start going to football or any other sport.. let’s not moan, because your allowing racism to happen at arsenal and say nothing.. so if these people do something you cannot say a word!!!
Destrotthem
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English players lack flare and skills of football otherwise Britain would not recruit foreign players so have a respect for foreigners who teach you how to play football
You must be a racist!!
Destrotthem
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English players lack flare and skills of football otherwise Britain would not recruit foreign players so have a respect for foreigners who teach you how to play football
Your obviously a new kid supporter! No intelligence!!
Destrotthem
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Racist arsenal fans at emirates are thick and blind! Luiz. Socrates! Guendouzi! Toreira! Mustaffi! Kolasineac! All skillful😆.. pathetic comment!
Toedmnpryz
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English players lack flare and skills of football otherwise Britain would not recruit foreign players so have a respect for foreigners who teach you how to play football
romckmos
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I have always say once mustafi, luiz and sokratis are in the defense it will be hard for our beloved team. Get then off.
Destrotthem
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This proves that all you emirates fans are non british racists..: bring highbury back and the proper fans!!
hizadlrst
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sell mustafi Lacazelle
better bring nketiah Lacazette is very stupid
Destrotthem
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It’s amazing how all these new muggy emirates fans say nothing about the racism at Arsenal... let me say that if arsenal fans saw Lacazette been racially abused or ozil being called a Muslim or Leno a nazi fans would have something to say... well don’t!! Don’t protest when it’s happening to non british.. cowards! Stand up for the british As well!! Or get rid of that pathetic organisation you call kick racism out!! It means nothing!
Peedknrt
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Mustafi was escorting Abraham as if they were running marathons not football
Destrotthem
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ARTETA SHOULD FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEP OF HIS BOSS..PEP.HE SHOULD FLUSH ALL THE PLAYER'S OFF INCLUDING THE GOAL KEEPER.THAT'S THE ONLY WAY ARSENAL CAN COME BACK TO LIFE.
Yes destroy the lazy foreign players.. bring English and passion and heart.. we are a racist club towards british...
Destrotthem
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sell mustafi Lacazelle
Sell all the lazy foreigners
Destrotthem
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Racist Arsenal.. stop the foreign scum racists now!!
Destrotthem
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The board are all foreign scum racists... they sack recruitment team and put edu and foreigners in !! Management team and staff all foreign.. before and now.. sacked Steve morrow(british) and 7 English academy men.. won’t let David oleary(legend) on the board.. Wonder why we have fallen.. STOP!! The racist anti-british board... Zionist scum like kroenke should be hung from the clock end with his RACIStT son...
Destrotthem
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They won’t listen to you wrighty cos yer English... we are anti English at Arsenal. If yer foreign they might listen to you...
SirLammy
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ARTETA SHOULD FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEP OF HIS BOSS..PEP.HE SHOULD FLUSH ALL THE PLAYER'S OFF INCLUDING THE GOAL KEEPER.THAT'S THE ONLY WAY ARSENAL CAN COME BACK TO LIFE.
which goalkeeper are you referring to?
hizadlrst
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sell mustafi Lacazelle
davidlungu
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LORD MUSTAFI,,😇
kokbdmnru
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mustafi should go