Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has been advised to bench their £32m player in order to improve their season.

Former Arsenal player and current pundit, Paul Merson, has recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming Champions League knockout game against PSV. Merson believes that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta should make a change in the team's frontline for this crucial match.

As the Gunners prepare to face PSV in Eindhoven on Tuesday night, Merson points out that this might be their last chance to win a trophy this season, as they have already been eliminated from the domestic cups and are unlikely to catch up in the Premier League title race.

Despite being the favorites to progress, Merson warns that it won't be an easy game for his former club. Arsenal's injury crisis and lack of firepower up top have left them vulnerable, with Mikel Merino, a midfielder, being forced to play as a striker. Merson is puzzled by this tactic and believes that Raheem Sterling, who has been struggling since his loan move from Chelsea, should start instead.

The pundit argues that defenders would prefer to face Merino over Sterling, who is known for his lively and unpredictable game. Merson also expresses his concern for Arsenal's chances in the Champions League, stating that they have a tough road ahead, especially with the possibility of facing Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals and Liverpool in the semi-finals.

Merson believes that winning the league title might be easier for Arsenal, even though they are currently 13 points behind Liverpool. He points out that a bad 45 minutes could end their Champions League hopes, and Arsenal simply do not have the firepower to make a quick comeback in a game.

Overall, Merson expects a tough and potentially dangerous game for Arsenal against PSV, and while he still believes they can go through, he does not see it as a foregone conclusion. He hopes that Arteta will make the necessary changes to give Arsenal a better chance of success in this crucial match.

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