The subject of Arsenal’s attack has gobbled up plenty of column inches in recent weeks and this column has been no different. Six of my last nine pieces on the site have principally dealt with the subject and if Arsenal have taught me anything this season, it is to keep doing the same thing over and over and over again. (Joking). The issue with the attack is one of recruitment as much as it is Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach. Arsenal spent the best part of £185m on three attackers who can’t play together and then added a 32-year old Willian into the equation. Currently, Arteta selects Aubameyang (31), Willian (32) and Lacazette (29) more often than not. That is an attack in its...
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