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Arsenal: 5 things we’d like to see vs West Brom

By Ross Kennerley

Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) and Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang take the knee during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on March 6, 2021. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) and Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang take the knee during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on March 6, 2021. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PETER POWELL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

5. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Getting the Nod at No. 9

There were some fans getting on Folarin Balogun’s back after the Chelsea game. Yes, really, some people criticised the 19-year-old in only his second ever Premier League match after coming on to play an unfavoured left-winger role with ten minutes to go in a clash Arsenal were outclassed in and already trailing 2-0.

Yes, really. He needs time, and minutes.

Alexandre Lacazette is back in training and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also came on at the weekend, but while it may be too soon for the former, the latter could do with starting this one ahead of Manchester City.

On the one hand it would be great to see Flo given the nod once more, but should Odegaard start then any semblance of chemistry that can come from him playing off Aubameyang is essential.

If the captain isn’t scoring then Arsenal are in for an awful season. It’s as simple as that. Give him 55-60 or so minutes (if he’s ready) and then bring Flo on to mop up the remains of the beleaguered West Brom defence.

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Aubameyang has to start scoring and he won’t do that if he isn’t playing.

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