Aubameyang-Lacazette handshake: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the fourth goal in an emphatic victory for Arsenal.
Arsenal returned to winning ways after a fairly disappointing run of games with a 4-1 victory over Fulham.
Xhaka, Lacazette, Ramsey and Aubameyang were all on target as Arsenal completed a routing of Claudio Ranieri’s side at the Emirates Stadium. With this win, Arsenal are now only two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who face Southampton tomorrow.
Aubameyang scored his 16th goal across all competitions this season, and 14th in the league, which took him ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in top goalscorers’ table in the English top flight.
The handshake between Lacazette and Aubameyang has become a custom ever since the Gabon striker joined Arsenal in January last year, and it continued even when Lacazette was substituted in the second half.
Aubameyang-Lacazette handshake:
Lacazette scored the second goal of the match for Arsenal in a brilliant link-up play, but was substituted minutes after netting the ball in for Aaron Ramsey. The Welshman was also among the goals, and Ramsey’s goal was followed by a thundering strike from Aubameyang.
In a heartwarming moment for Arsenal fans, Aubameyang came all the way to the touchline and celebrated with Alexandre Lacazette, who came off the bench.
Here’s the video:
Aubameyang celebrated with Lacazette when he wasn’t even on the pitch😭 pic.twitter.com/VcAcEPyuje
— TheUnaiView (@TheUnaiView) January 1, 2019
The Arsenal fans were justifiably pleased with the ‘bromance’ between the two.
Aubameyang & Lacazette is a friendship I want to have. pic.twitter.com/DqKS16kye2
— Pádraig (@afcpadraig) January 1, 2019
Lacazette, Ramsey and Aubameyang all on the scoresheet.
The perfect way to start 2019! #COYG #WeAreTheArsenal pic.twitter.com/CrRaXAZgJC
— Leo (@ltkafc) January 1, 2019
That celebration between Aubameyang and Lacazette is a joy to watch 😍😍😍😍😍 #COYG #ARSFUL
— Gbenga (@olaniyanbenga) January 1, 2019
But then you just have to love the Lacazette and Aubameyang bromance. Such a lovely and lively pair to have in the dressing room #ARSFUL
— Chief Chief (@onwukwe_chuks) January 1, 2019
After ALacazette scored his goal earlier in the game, Aubameyang congratulated him with formal handshake and bow.
Aubameyang heads over the sidelines to allow Lacazette to return the gesture. pic.twitter.com/RfnUkznHLB
— ARSENAL (@tomgunner14) January 1, 2019
Aubameyang played out wide today to accommodate Lacazette but didn’t complain. Then Laca was harshly substituted but motivated the team as he went off, without protest. Once Auba scored his goal, Laca came off the substitutes bench to personally congratulate his partner. Love it.
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) January 1, 2019
Aubameyang and Lacazette. What a duo. So lucky to have these guys on our side. pic.twitter.com/rlfJOdv29D
— Dammit Arsenal🤦 (@DammitArsenal) January 1, 2019
FUCKING LOVE LACAZETTE AND AUBAMEYANG
WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE THEM
JUST NEED TO SORT THE DEFENCE OUT
— Andrew⚽️ (@_AndrewRW) January 1, 2019
Not a perfect performance. However, there are a lot of positives to take.
>Sokratis has so much fight.
>Aubameyang and Lacazette on the scoresheet.
>Maitland-Niles with another good performance.
>Guendouzi is a real talent.
>Kolasinac is a tank.#ARSFUL #Gunners #AFC #Arsenal— Gunner Views (@ViewsGunner) January 1, 2019
Very pleased for Lacazette to get his goal after so many assists recently, deserved it. Aubameyang keeping his golden boot challenge going as well.
— Dan Critchlow (@afcDW) January 1, 2019
