Their struggles in front of goal have been a contentious issue for much of the season, particularly since allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave the club in January. No player has reached double figures for Arsenal this season, with Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe carrying much of the burden with nine apiece. Lacazette’s form has come under sharp focus in recent weeks, with the Frenchman set to become a free agent at the end of the season. For the rest, I just want him fully focussed on his duty which is to defend Arsenal in the best possible way," Arteta said on Tuesday. I’ve seen him fully committed.”But asked about his striker’s struggles in front of goals, he quickly replied: “This is what we have!

Source: Daily Mirror April 21, 2022 04:13 UTC