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Alexandre Lacazette explains the difference between Arsene Wenger and Unai Emery

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Unai Emery has got the best out of Alexandre Lacazette this season (Picture: Getty)

Alexandre Lacazette has hailed the influence Unai Emery has had on Arsenal following a frustrating season for him personally under Arsene Wenger.

The 27-year-old has scored five goals in 12 appearances for Arsenal this season and is thriving alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in attack with the side sitting fourth in the Premier League table.

Emerys men have the chance to make it 12 wins on the bounce in all competitions as they travel to Crystal Palace this weekend and Lacazette believes Arsenals new manager is a major reason for their recent successes.

Lacazette insists that the Gunners are working harder as Emery is more focused on the tactics than his predecessor Wenger.

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Speaking with Ian Wright for Premier League Today, the French forward explained: On the pitch, yeah, we feel differently. [Working harder?] Yes because there is more tactics now.

The coach as well is demanding higher with every player. Yeah I like it. Its the best way to improve.

The coach – it doesnt matter which player it is – will always ask them to be on the top. I think hes one of the reasons things are going well.

Alexandre Lacazette admits he was frustrated at times under Arsene Wenger (Picture: Getty)

Lacazette was one of the leagues most substituted players last term and the striker admits he was at times frustrated under Wenger.

Yes I was [disappointed] last season I knew I had to score in one hour. When I talked with the coach, he has to make some choices which I have to respect, Lacazette said.

When youre a striker you want to play all the games and most chances come at the end because defenders are tired.

Thats why I was frustrated but it was my first season and all my family said “dont be like this, enjoy the club”. Now I feel I can [stay on for the full 90 minutes].