The shine seems to have well and truly wore off Nuno Tavares impressive start at Marseille with a number of outlets criticising the Arsenal loanee after his latest display.
Three Arsenal players have been named in the preliminary Portugal squad list for the World Cup, but it seems unlikely they'll make the final squad in Qatar.
Nuno Tavares is following in William Saliba's Marseille footsteps by impressing while also enjoying his time there but will his loan spell result in an Arsenal return or exit as he's tipped to become one of the best in his position?
Nuno Tavares scored and was highly praised for his performance for Marseille on Sunday, facing OGC Nice debutant and fellow Arsenal loanee Nicolas Pepe.
Nice play Marseille on Sunday with a 2pm kick-off at the Allianz Riviera and it might be a match Arsenal fans want to tune in to with six players on show that we are more than a little familiar with.
Nuno Tavares has completed his move on loan to Marseille and is set to play in Ligue 1 next season in a deal that has been more than a month in the making.
Brighton and Hove Albion are negotiating with Arsenal for the loan of Nuno Tavares, but it appears to depend on the uncertain transfer of Marc Cucurella.
So, the last time we spoke, some idiot was saying something about not casting envious eyes in the direction of the Crystal Palace bench and our former captain, Patrick Vieira.
Mikel Arteta says there was nothing personal in his decision to substitute Nuno Tavares on Monday, and hints the player could return to the side immediately.
The police have confirmed that they made one arrest following reports that Arsenal substitutes were subjected to alleged racist abuse during their game against Leeds at Elland Road on Saturday.
Kieran Tierney was fit again this weekend but Mikel Arteta stuck with Nuno Tavares and after the match wouldn't be drawn on who his preferred player is for that position.
Last season, when Arsenal were without Kieran Tierney, a world of problems followed but this season, the arrival of Nuno Tavares has made a massive difference.