Mikel Arteta says Alexandre Lacazette playing ‘like he wants to stay’ at Arsenal

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‘I can only praise him and try to help him as much as possible’Forward’s late effort against Wolves forced winning own goalMikel Arteta said Alexandre Lacazette “behaves like someone who wants to stay with us” after the striker made a vital contribution to Arsenal’s dramatic late victory over Wolves.Lacazette is unlikely to be awarded the 95th-minute winner, which could be a defining one in Arsenal’s bid to reach the top four, given Wolves’ goalkeeper José Sá appeared to make a crucial diversion with his fingertips. But Arteta was full of praise for the work of his captain, who has appeared likely to leave when his contract expires this summer, and hinted the door is open for the 30-year-old to stay if he will accept a short-term deal. Continue reading...

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