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\u201cIt’s true I asked him to play two different roles in regards to the behaviours of the opponents and he’s so intelligent that he does it. It’s just finishing one or two actions that we had but it’s coming and he’s so willing to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n
But fellow midfielder Vieira has played well recently, too. The Portuguese playmaker was starved of game time last season following his \u00a334m switch from Porto last summer, although has played his way into Arteta\u2019s plans this term.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An impressive cameo in last month\u2019s draw with Fulham has been followed by four subsequent appearances. Arteta must now decide who to let down ahead of the tightest North London Derby in several years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will almost certainly start in midfield. Only one more place remains in the middle of the pitch, with Arteta\u2019s toughest decision coming down to whether he should complete his three-man midfield with Havertz or Vieira.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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DON’T MISS… <\/strong> Given his praise of Havertz\u2019s tactical understanding in midweek, Arteta may decide that the 24-year-old is the best option in a game where concentration is key. But the key to unlocking such an important game could be the technical ability of Vieira.\u00a0<\/p>\n Arteta may decide to play Havertz as a striker. His ability to contribute goals in big games earned him a cult-hero reputation at Chelsea, for whom he scored Champions League and Club World Cup-winning goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n However, Gabriel Jesus\u2019s return from injury and form will surely see him lead the line. Havertz and Vieira will be left to battle for the solitary midfield position available alongside Rice and Odegaard.<\/p>\n
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