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Tottenham Hotspur fans react on Twitter to Alexandre Lacazette’s performance for Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal crosses the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Augus...
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Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette’s recent form has seen comparisons to Tottenham’s Harry Kane diminish.

Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal crosses the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on August 11, 2017 in London, England.

Arsenal record signing Alexandre Lacazette drew a blank again last night as his run of games without a goal extended to month.

The French striker has not scored since his consolation in the Gunners’ 3-1 home defeat to Manchester United on December 2.

Arsenal spent £50 million to sign Lacazette from Lyon and his lack of goals has become a concern, with the latest misfire coming in a goalless draw against Chelsea.

Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal (L) celebrates with team mate Sead Kolasinac as he scores their second goal from a penalty during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Bromwich...

Lacazette’s poor form has been shown up by North London rival Harry Kane, who has accelerated away in the top scorers charts over the last month.

Kane has 18 goals, averaging a strike every 99 minutes, compared to Lacazette’s eight goals, netting every 191 minutes – and these statistics via BBC Sport are Premier League games only – not taking into account the Arsenal forward’s unsuccessful game last night.

Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on November 26, 2017 in Burnley, England.

Arsenal fans gloated after signing Lacazette in July, believing the signing would elevate them back above Tottenham.

Presently Spurs are two points ahead with both sides having tricky seasons, but on the striker front, Kane has vastly outperformed Arsenal’s new star.

Tottenham fans took to Twitter last night in reaction to Lacazette’s dud, comparing him to Kane…