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Paul Merson Slammed by Arsenal Fans for Absurd David Luiz Captaincy Claim

Paul Merson has been mocked by Arsenal supporters following his suggestion that Unai Emery should hand David Luiz the captaincy at the club.

Luiz has had a disappointing start to life in north London, conceding two penalties in his opening five league games since joining from Chelsea last month.

However, Merson has claimed that he should be given extra responsibility, having won major trophies during his time at Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

"David Luiz has got to be captain, he’s a serial winner. People have a go at him because one week he’ll be a 2/10 and the next a 9/10, but he’s going to play every week," he wrote in his Sky Sports column.