Arsenal hero Charlie Nicholas believes Unai Emery should leave Granit Xhaka out of his starting XI for Sunday's clash with Aston Villa.
The 26-year-old has started in four of the Gunners' opening five league games this season and is among the favourites to be named the club's new captain.
Nicholas told Sky Sports: "Where do I start with Arsenal? They must get more from Nicolas Pepe and he must be match fit now.
"Pepe needs to use his trickery and pace to help Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Unai Emery must stick with Reiss Nelson or Joe Willock.
"How can you make sense of the defence? I don't know who will partner David Luiz.
"It doesn't matter whether there are one or two midfielders protecting the back four and I think it is time to leave Granit Xhaka out of the side."
