With Romelu Lukaku and Álvaro Morata blazing attacking trails since their spotlight Premier League moves, Alexandre Lacazette has had to be more patient, more steady, in his adaptation to the stage occupied by elite strikers. Having scored with his first meaningful touch as an Arsenal player on the opening day of the season, it has been a slower burn introduction. He excelled here against a dogged and robust West Brom. His two goals – one poached on the rebound and the other cracked in from the penalty spot, turned a potentially sticky encounter into a useful three points. Lacazette has developed a handy penchant for scoring at home and in flashes his approach play is as impressive as...
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