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Paul Merson brands former side Arsenal a 'mid-table team' as he criticises Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for 'bringing absolutely nothing to the party'... and he has doubts on where the club is heading under Mikel Arteta

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has criticised his former club, calling them a 'mid-table team.'

The former midfielder doubts that manager Mikel Arteta is improving the side and has lambasted captain and star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The Gunners have endured a poor start to the season, losing four of their opening nine fixtures.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has overseen a poor start to season with his side 12th in the league

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has overseen a poor start to season with his side 12th in the league

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson has criticised Arteta and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The only positive of their league campaign was beating Manchester United at Old Trafford for the fist time since 2006, however since then they've lost 3-0 at home to Aston Villa and drawn 0-0 with newly promoted Leeds.