Arsenal need a new Vieira ... but they keep buying forwards

THE performance of last weekend came at the Emirates Stadium. When it all comes together for Arsenal from now on, they are going to be unstoppable. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan (below) formed an instant connection against Everton and the outcome was spectacular, but I wouldn’t be too quick to say the same thing will happen in the north London derby today. If Arsenal leave spaces, Tottenham have the players to do damage. I do think Arsenal have e the look of a team that is about to go on a run and, regardless of what happens ns at Wembley, they are going to be involved in the fight to reach the top four. But they must be such a frustrating team to support. A few weeks ago, I wrote that Sevilla’s Steven Nzonzi would be a great January signing for Arsenal. The one thing they need is the middle of their team stiffening. So what does Arsene Wenger do? He goes out and buys two more forwards… I have so much respect for Wenger but the one thing he has never done is properly replace Patrick Vieira. It feels like Arsenal have been crying out for that kind of player for such a long time, but Wenger’s thinking is clear: he will always go for a Mkhitaryan over an Nzonzi.