Alexandre Lacazette's place in the Arsenal team remains a point of contention. The Frenchman has failed to score in his last 18 matches from open play. A record that stretched back to the 3-0 win over Southampton in December.
Lacazette's starting role, therefore, has been questioned and many Arsenal supporters have suggested that the forward be dropped from the team. However, this may be a decision that is taken out of Mikel Arteta's hands. With images and videos released from Arsenal training, Lacazette was absent and questions over his availability for Saturday have begun to surface.
In his potential absence, the options available to Mikel Arteta include Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli as the most natural options. Although there are greater possibilities in the squad too. The Arsenal Way writers have discussed who they feel should be given the chance to shine in the wake of Lacazette's poor form and possible fitness issue.
