Europa League: 4 conclusions as Arsenal knock out Valencia

#2 Auba and Laca are ooze class!

Another scintillating performance from the duo

It would be criminal to think that Auba and Laca are not the best strikers across Europe currently. Time and time again, the incredible duo has proved to be clinical and remarkable whenever called upon. And the fact that both these players, despite being natural number nines, play out of position and yet have outperformed the likes of Sergio Aguero, Roberto Firmino and Harry Kane puts me in awe.

Arsenal does not have quality wingers in their ranks. Alex Iwobi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have unfortunately never been good enough for Arsenal and Emery does not seem to be impressed by the latter's performances, though he gives Iwobi enough playing time to prove his critics wrong.

Aubameyang has accepted the wide role presented to him and Lacazette under Unai Emery have adapted to a deeper role which sees him drop back plenty of times in the 90 minutes and create chances for his teammates. The Spanish manager has been smart in managing Auba and Laca's positions, and the fact that they are great friends off the pitch helps them accept the roles offered, which sometimes means one of them to have to take the bench.

If Arsenal get back into the Champions League next season, a major chunk of the credit should go to Aubameyang and Lacazette for their brilliant performances week in week out for their current employers.