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Arsenal Vs Southampton: 5 things we learned – More than Unai Emery to blame

By Andrew Dowdeswell

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts after Southampton's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts after Southampton's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23:Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23:Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

2. At least Lacazette can score

If you want to find one positive from Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Southampton, it is that they did not lose. But that is not really a positive, given that their opponents had just one point from their seven games prior and sat in 19th in the table. So, you will have to look a little further to find something worthy of praise.

That one thing is Alexandre Lacazette, who scored two goals as the leading centre-forward. Both finishes were excellent. One touch to control the ball, another to prod or slam it home. They looked simple, but the speed with which he controlled the ball and converted was sensational, a perfect illustration of his clinical instinct in and around the penalty area.

Throughout the Emery era, the only consistent positives have been the performances of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lacazette. Despite the deplorable situation, they find themselves, both continue to display their quality time and again. On this occasion, it was Lacazette’s turn to share some of the glory.