Arsenal team news: Alexandre Lacazette benched – but fans defend Arsene Wenger

ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE has been benched by Arsene Wenger – but not everyone is unhappy with the decision.

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Arsenal team news Alexandre Lacazette

Arsene Wenger has dropped Alexandre Lacazette to the bench for Arsenal's trip to Manchester City at the Etihad.

The £52million striker has been prolific at the Emirates this season but has struggled to find the net away from home, with City a particularly tough place to impress.

Arsenal fans have taken to social media to express their disgust at the move, though some supporters have defended the decision.

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO REVEAL ARSENAL FANS' TWEETS DEFENDING WENGER'S DECISION – AND THOSE WHO STRONGLY DISAGREE.

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