In September, shortly after Unai Emery’s reign at Arsenal began, I asked six questions that I then totally forgot about.
Unai and Ivan sitting in a tree… Coming across the article again , I thought it time we have a look to see if he has answered any of those questions satisfactorily in his first season.
Back 1 - How should Lacazette and Aubameyang be used? 2 - Who should play in goal? 3 - How will we get the best from Torreira? 4 - How can the defence be fixed? 5 - Where should Ozil be used? 6 - Do we need to make signings in January?
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How should Lacazette and Aubameyang be used? LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal with Alexandre Lacazette during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final First Leg match between Arsenal and Valencia at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Frequently would seem to be the answer to this.
The pair have 43 goals and 20 assists between them this season and while Emery has handed more minutes to Aubameyang (3,499 to Laca’s 3,057) it has been the Frenchman who has really impressed, as evidenced by his selection as Arsenal player of the season .
The pair are real-life friends and that shows on the pitch, so how should they be used?
Together.
Back 1 - How should Lacazette and Aubameyang be used? 2 - Who should play in goal? 3 - How will we get the best from Torreira? 4 - How can the defence be fixed? 5 - Where should Ozil be used? 6 - Do we need to make signings in January?
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