Arsenal news: Arsene Wenger hails Alexandre Lacazette’s start to life in Premier League

ARSENE WENGER has praised Alexandre Lacazette's all-around game after a solid start to his Gunners career.

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Alexandre Lacazette's start to his Arsenal career has been praised by Arsenal Wenger

Signed from Lyon in the summer for £52million, Lacazette has scored twice in five games for his new side.

But as well as his instinctive finishing, the striker’s willingness to defend from the front has also caught his manager’s eye.

Ahead of Monday’s game with West Brom, Wenger revealed why he’s pleased with the new boy.

“I believe that first of all he’s adapted to the team play, the way we want to play football, because he connects well with the other players,” Wenger told the club's website.

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“He’s disciplined, he works hard for the team. I believe that on technical and tactical aspects I’m very pleased.

“He still needs to adapt to the physical aspects of the Premier League and that will take maybe a little bit of time. 

“Overall, on the other fronts, there are no problems at all.”

The French manager also talked about how his Arsenal side are starting to win over Arsenal’s fans after an inconsistent start to the season.

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Alexandre Lacazette became Arsenal's record signing this summer

“That’s down to our performances, we want out fans not to have preconceived ideas. To have a successful season we need them to believe in us.

“We are conscious as well that to believe in us depends on how well we are focused and determined in every single game. 

“We can gain their belief and confidence through our performances.”

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