EPL: Arsenal board takes decision on future of Lacazette, Aubameyang

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EPL: Arsenal board takes decision on future of Lacazette, Aubameyang

 

The Arsenal board have decided to secure the future of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the DailyMail reports.

Both strikers scored all the goals as the Gunners defeated Valencia 7-3 on aggregate to qualify for the final of the Europa League.

Lacazette netted twice and Aubameyang once in the 3-1 win at the Emirates before Aubameyang scored a hat-trick and Lacazette the other in a 4-2 victory in Spain.

Talks are planned this summer to extend the contracts of the pair as Arsenal look to avoid further loss of key players.

Aubameyang has proved to be a major asset since his £56m move from Borussia Dortmund in January last year.

The 29-year-old has two years left on his £190,000 a week contract and the club wants to extend it by two years and that would put 29-year-old Aubameyang in the £250,000 a week bracket.

A similar wage would be offered to Lacazette. The 27-year-old has scored seven goals fewer than his strike partner, but he has proved an ideal complement. His deal expires in 2022.

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Europa League: Unai Emery heaps praises on two Arsenal players after 4-2 win against Valencia

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Europa League: Unai Emery heaps praises on two Arsenal players after 4-2 win against Valencia

 

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has singled out two of his players for special praise after their 4-2 win over Valencia on Thursday.

The Spaniard heaped praises on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and strike partner Alexandre Lacazette, describing them as “amazing.”

Goals from the two strikers steered the Gunners to a Europa League final date with rivals Chelsea.

Having led 3-1 from the first-leg, Emery’s side were favourites to advance and Aubameyang’s hat-trick eased them into the final as they won 4-2 on the night and secured a 7-3 aggregate success.

French star, Lacazette also got his name on the scoresheet to ensure the pair have scored all of Arsenal’s last eight Europa League goals between them.

“I am proud of them,” Emery replied when asked about the impact of Aubameyang and Lacazette during his post-match press conference.

“Big players can be good strikers but when their commitment is like today, defensively also, to work to help us, it is amazing.”

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Europa League: How Ozil celebrated after Arsenal qualified for final

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Europa League: How Ozil celebrated after Arsenal qualified for final

 

Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil has reacted to his side’s qualification for final of the Europa League.

Arsenal defeated Valencia 7-3 on aggregate to book their place against London rivals, Chelsea in the final in Baku.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang netted a hattrick while Alexandre Lacazette scored one to put the Gunners in control.

Arsenal had won the first leg 3-1 at the Emirate.

Ozil who put up a superlative performance during the game, took to his Tweeter handle to celebrate.

He tweeted, “OFF TO THE FINAL BABY!!! Brilliant night in Spain!”

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