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3 players that need to impress in final game of US tour

By James Cormack

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Arron Ramsdale #1 of Arsenal F.C.gives instructions to his players during a game between Arsenal and Major League Soccer at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jose L Argueta/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Arron Ramsdale #1 of Arsenal F.C.gives instructions to his players during a game between Arsenal and Major League Soccer at Audi Field on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jose L Argueta/ISI Photos/Getty Images) /
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Fabio Vieira missed a penalty in a meaningless shootout after the United defeat. (Photo by Mike Lawrence/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Fabio Vieira missed a penalty in a meaningless shootout after the United defeat. (Photo by Mike Lawrence/ISI Photos/Getty Images) /

2. Fabio Vieira

We gave Fabio Vieira the benefit of the doubt for his indifferent debut season in north London.

Physically undercooked after missing the entirety of pre-season with a foot injury, the Portuguese playmaker certainly wasn’t best prepared for life in the Premier League and his lack of minutes during the second half of 2022/23 highlighted that he failed to garner the trust of the manager.

Vieira is obviously a talented footballer whose profile seemingly fits with Arteta’s ideals, but there are questions over whether he boasts the minerals to succeed for a club with such lofty ambitions.

His pre-season so far has gone much like his debut season, and his penalty miss in an albeit meaningless shootout against United rather summed up his woes.

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