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Danyal Khan

Arsenal fans and Alexandre Lacazette will love what Joe Willock did for Newcastle vs West Ham

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was a topic of conversation on social media after what happened in West Ham's draw with Newcastle in the Premier League.

The Hammers' Champions League aspirations took yet another blow after back to back draws against a struggling Leicester and a rejuvenated Toon Army.

Whilst the vital point at the London Stadium for Eddie Howe's side continues their mini unbeaten run as they move a point closer to survival.

And that point was gifted their way after a rare Declan Rice error was pounced upon and some smart movement allowed former Gunners man Joe Willock to steer his effort home which had been adjudged to cross the line after the help of goal line technology settled the debate.

But what was more noticeable from the aftermath of the goal is that Willock still remembers one man well from his six year stay in north London.

As Newcastle's number 29 wheeled away to celebrate with the travelling Toon Army right on half-time, after the typical team embrace, the 22-year-old channelled his inner Lacazette with his celebration.

With two arms stretched out, the attacking midfielder played some type of musical instrument which the Frenchman has described as a 'trumpet' in a previous interview.

"It was based on a bet with a friend of mine who really likes music that involves trumpets," Lacazette said to Arsenal.com.

(L-R) Alex Lacazette and Joe Willock of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

"It was a joke between the two of us. That's how it all started, it was all a bet. I've just kept doing it and I really like it.

"The first time was in a friendly: Lyon against Sporting Lisbon, I believe, and then I did it in the league at Nancy."

Here's how a selection of Gunners supporters reacted to what happened in East London in the early kick off.

@Eleanor_jamess said: "Willock scoring a goal against Arsenal’s Top 4 rivals and then hitting the Lacazette celebration, I love this man!"

@ameenparees tweeted: "Willock with the Lacazette celebration- what we love to see."

@AFCrelated_ said: "Thanks Willock #gunner. And the Lacazette celebration."

@Arseholic reckons: "Know for a fact lacazette is gonna be busting his ass to score today so he can do a story on insta with the Joe Willock celebration."

@FPLRisk summarised: "Mighty Joe Willock helping the Magpies take points off the Hammers and breaking into Lacazette’s goal celebration.

"You can take the player out of The Arsenal, but you can’t take The Arsenal out of the player."

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