Stephen Warnock wowed by Alexandre Lacazette in Arsenal victory

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Stephen Warnock has heaped praise on Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette for his performance in Saturday’s 4-0 win over West Brom.

The former Premier League defender was a pundit on this morning’s The Football Show on Sky Sports News (04/01; 11:51).

Lacazette scored twice at the weekend as the Gunners secured their third straight win in the Premier League.

Arsenal are up to eleventh in the division and things are starting to look rosier for Mikel Arteta.

Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka also bagged for the Gunners at The Hawthorns.

It was Lacazette who came in for most praise from Warnock, however.

He told The Football Show on Sky Sports News (04/01; 11:51): “I thought he was outstanding.

“He was at the forefront of everything good about Arsenal’s performance at the weekend.

“His all-round play was great. Arteta has placed willing and able runners around him and right now it’s bringing the best out of Lacazette.”

The 29-year-old has now scored nine goals in 19 appearances this season, proving a surprise package.

Lacazette was linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium in the summer but is now integral to Arsenal’s plans.

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In the summer, Lacazette will head into the last year of his current deal.

At 29, there could be a bit more left in the tank and on current form, Arteta is facing a dilemma.

Lacazette is a player who comes alive in the penalty area and with the right level of service, he will score goals.

The £182,000-a-week player has justified Arteta’s faith and he’ll hope to continue firing the Gunners up the Premier League.