ARSENAL fans have been left frustrated after Fabio Vieira missed a penalty for the club’s U21 side.
The Portuguese playmaker joined the Gunners from Porto last summer in a deal worth £35m.
Fabio Vieira had a penalty saved during Arsenal U21s clash with Reading
The Arsenal star stepped up to try and pull a goal back for his side
But he was denied by the goalkeeper
Vieira walked away disappointed
Fabio Vieira created 6 Big Chances in this match
But he has failed to live up to his price tag or his expectations since his arrival at the Emirates Stadium.
The 23-year-old managed just one goal and two assists in the Premier League last term and has been ridiculed for his frail physique.
And Arsenal supporters grew even more frustrated with him after he was sent off on Saturday during their 3-1 win over Burnley.
To make matters worse just three days latter he has missed a spot kick while representing the club’s U21 side.
Vieira was included in the youth team’s lineup for the EFL Trophy group stage matchup with Reading’s first team.
Sadly, the attacking midfield player missed a penalty kick in the 82nd minute after Joel Pereira, a former Manchester United goalkeeper, saved it.
It was wise of the former Red Devil to dive to his side and stop Vieira from putting it in the bottom corner.
The Arsenal player had already scored from 12 yards in the 33rd minute of the match to put one penalty past Pereira.
Vieira was sent off during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Burnley on Saturday
He left his studs up in a challenge with Josh Brownhill
But that didn’t stop Arsenal fans from losing their patience and voicing their frustrations online.
One fan wrote: “Fabio Vieira’s career at Arsenal is finished sadly. Hasn’t lived up to his Porto days.”
While another added: “Nah Fabio Vieira was actually another failed signing from Edu & Arteta.”
And a third chimed in saying: “From Porto baller to missed EFL trophy pens.”
Arsenal went on to lose the game 5-2 despite fellow first team star Reiss Nelson also featuring for the U21s.
Nelson showed his class during the game providing a sensational assist for Khayon Edwards in the 53rd minute.
Reiss Nelson provided an assist for the Arsenal U21 side during the game