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Mikel Arteta has now made it clear that Fabio Vieira remains in his plans at Arsenal. Fabio Vieira is edging closer to a return to action for Arsenal, and has travelled with the first team squad to face Porto. The Portuguese midfielder has not been seen in red and white since late November, as after picking up a red card against Burnley, he then underwent groin surgery which has kept him on the sidelines ever since. In general, though, even when he has been fit, Vieira has struggled to make much of an impression at the Emirates Stadium. All too often, matches seem to pass him by. Despite his o…