Arsenal desperately need to stop the rot.
After a brilliant run between mid-February and mid-March, the Gunners appeared on course for comfortable Champions League qualification. However, four defeats in their last five - including their last three Premier League matches - have them in a massive battle for the top-four.
Mikel Arteta now stands on the brink of a season-defining few weeks, with Wednesday's trip to Chelsea followed by a lunchtime showdown with Manchester United at the weekend. While fourth spot is still effectively in Arsenal's hands, they need to turn things around quickly.
Mirror Sport has all the latest Arsenal news ahead of a vital few days for the Gunners.
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Lacazette confirms exit talks
Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette has said he's held discussions with a number of clubs ahead of the summer, with his contract in north London set to expire at the end of the campaign.
The Frenchman has had a mixed season, turning in some strong performances at the point of the attack, where he has been able to knit play together and help some of the team's young attacking stars to develop. However, he has only scored four times in the Premier League this season.
As a result, uncertainly lingers over his future at Arsenal and the man himself has confirmed he is considering his options.
"I am in discussions with a lot of clubs," he said. "I am open... I have never cut contact with Lyon since I left. I try to return to the club once or twice a year to see the medical staff because we are really close. Lyon knows that I am free, they have come to the information."
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Aubameyang admission made
In the same interview, Lacazette has revealed how he had "misconceptions" over Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the latter joined Arsenal.
The Gabon international left the Gunners in the January transfer window after falling out with manager Mikel Arteta. The forward was a regular scorer for Arsenal in his four years with the club and wore the captain's armband on a number of occasions.
Aubameyang also forged a strong relationship with Lacazette and the Frenchman has admitted he was surprised by his former teammate's character.
"I had some misconceptions about him. Before he arrived, I didn’t like him. To be honest, I’m not mates with the Aubemayang you see on Instagram. I’m mates with Pierre-Emerick. People don’t know Pierre-Emerick. They know Aubameyang."
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Wright calls for Ronaldo-type signing
Arsenal legend Ian Wright wants to see Arsenal sign a predator in the penalty area - like Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 37-year-old forward has split opinion since returning to the club last summer, although his hat-trick against Norwich City on Saturday took his goal tally for the season to 21.
While the Red Devils have a bonafide finisher at the point of the attack, the Gunners have lacked that ruthlessness in the final third. Wright thinks it is a trait the team needs if they are going to make strides forward.
"He’s got 13 points alone from winning goals that he’s scored for them," he said. "That’s exactly what Arsenal need, because if he wasn’t playing for United they’d be nowhere near where they are. That’s what you pay for and that’s what he’s delivered, he’s amazing."
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