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Arsenal urged to try David Luiz in different role as Parlour admits error-prone defender will never learn

Arsenal should consider using David Luiz in a midfield holding role, says Ray Parlour, with it clear that the error-prone Brazilian is “not going to learn” when used in his conventional centre-back berth.

Many expected the Gunners to sever ties with a 33-year-old defender as he approached the end of an initial year-long deal at Emirates Stadium.

Mikel Arteta has, however, opted to trigger a 12-month extension and will be keeping an enigmatic character within his squad for 2020-21.

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With that call made, Arsenal must now decide how best to use a former Chelsea star who has struggled to live up to expectations in north London.