Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has suggested that Alexandre Lacazette could start for the Gunners this evening in Football London.
Arsenal are set to take on Molde in the Europa League, and Arteta is expected to ring the changes.
However, with Lacazette struggling for goals there have been suggestions that he should keep his place up-front in a bid to get him on the scoresheet.
Arsenal are the heavy favourites to beat Molde tonight, which means it could be a good chance for Lacazette to find the back of the net.
And when asked whether the £46 million French international would start (BBC Sport), Arteta would not rule out the possibility. He said: “I’m tempted with all of them the way I see them train but I will make that decision tomorrow.”
Lacazette has experienced criticism this season for his failure to convert chances when they have been presented with them.
Many Arsenal fans feel that they would be better off if Pierre Emerick Aubameyang started in a central role, with Lacazette left on the bench.
Arsenal do have other options up-front though, and Eddie Nketiah will also be waiting in the wings for an opportunity.
Arteta clearly rates Nketiah, but providing him with starting chances has proven difficult this term.
The youngster would benefit from the game-time of featuring this evening, and it remains to be seen whether he will be backed to start over Lacazette, or whether the 29-year-old will be backed to keep his place.
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