Arsenal boss Unai Emery drew the ire of the Emirates Stadium crowd on New Year’s Day with his decision to substitute off goalscorer Alexandre Lacazette in the 75th minute, despite the Frenchman having been one of the Gunners' best performers up to that point. As the No. 9 walked off to be replaced by Aaron Ramsey, boos rang out amongst some sections of the home support, intended to convey the fans’ dismay with Emery’s decision. Lacazette himself responded in admirable fashion, making gestures urging the fans to get behind the team. Lacazette certainly played well against Claudio Ranieri’s struggling Fulham side, and ended his wait for a Premier League goal – that stretched...
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