Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette jokes he was only drugs tested after West Brom win because he scored twice… as Arsene Wenger insists the striker is getting stronger every week
- Alexandre Lacazette netted two goals as Arsenal defeated West Brom 2-0
- The striker joked on Twitter that he was only tested because of his brace
- Gunners boss Arsene Wenger praises Lacazette's impact and progression
Alexandre Lacazette was pleased to score two goals against West Brom in the Premier League on Monday night but seemed less happy with certain duties off the pitch.
Following his side's win, the Frenchman was selected for a random drugs test and took to Twitter so let his feelings known.
He jokingly suggested he was only being tested because of his impressive brace on the night.
Alexandre Lacazette joked that he was only drugs tested because he scored two goals
The striker shared a picture of himself after the game with the cheeky caption: '2 goals so.. doping control ?? well done guys.'
The forward may not have been impressed with the anti-doping selection process but his manager was more than impressed with his influence on the game.
Speaking after his side picked up three hard-fought points, Arsene Wenger said: 'I believe that he is getting stronger in every game.
Lacazette scored twice as Arsenal saw off a tough challenge from West Brom on Monday
He added: 'He is young and just arrived in England. The physical demands are very high.
'Technically, he is intelligent and you can see on the free-kick, he was there for the rebound like all good strikers are.'
The three points move Arsenal up to seventh in the Premier League with a Europa League clash against BATE Borisov on Thursday to come.
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