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Paul Merson hits out at Arsenal's 'unacceptable' inconsistency and describes Mikel Arteta's team as a 'rollercoaster' as they go 3-0 down to West Ham after 32 MINUTES... and he admits '45-minute football' won't get them back into Champions League

Paul Merson has criticised Arsenal's inconsistency after a torrid first half-hour saw them concede three goals against West Ham on Sunday.

Jesse Lingard, Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek profited from diabolical defending to give the hosts a 3-0 lead after 32 minutes, before Arsenal fought back to draw 3-3 via own goals from Soucek and Craig Dawson, and an Alexandre Lacazette header.

Mikel Arteta's side played with much more vigour and intensity after the break, which Merson felt they should have done from the first whistle.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was left frustrated after his side went 3-0 down inside 32 minutes
Jesse Lingard, Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek profited from diabolical Arsenal defending
The Gunners totally switched off before a quick free-kick, leading to Bowen's near post goal

And the former Gunners midfielder says playing in the Champions League is a pipe dream if they cannot maintain their performances consistently.