Last season he had 33 appeararances totaling 1413 mins (15.7 90s). That is more than sporadic minutes. He made 8 goal contributions for 176 min/G-A. And he looked good in about 2 of those games.

This season he has 14 appearances, totaling 507 mins (5.6 90s), with 5 goal contributions. Thats 101 mins/G-A.

I know goal contributions doesn’t tell the full story, but I included it. For the so called ‘eye test’; Some fans see only the misplaced passes and poor positioning, while others see only the perfect crosses, top bins shots and the perfectly weighted through balls.

Vieira covers the right 10 and right wing. For the 10 he is behind Ødegaard, Havertz, (and possibly ESR?). For the right wing he is behind Saka (who litterally have to play every minute of every game).

I agree that it’s too early to say that he never will become good for us, but he might benefit from more playing time.

I hope one of Vieira, ESR, Nelson and Nketiah can make it. Theres also Marquinhos, Lokonga, Patino, Norton-cuffy, M’Hand, Cirjan waiting in the shadows for the same positions. Most of these 10 players will not become Arsenal legends.