Arsenal legend Ian Wright has given his verdict on the prospect of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Mesut Ozil starting together for the Gunners.
Wright expects Aubameyang to benefit most from playing in front of Ozil and Mkhitaryan.
The former Gunners striker believes that the former Borussia Dortmund is clinical enough to make the most of the service that Ozil and Mkhitaryan offer.
Despite Aubameyang scoring on his debut in the 5-1 win over Everton there were concerns that he did not have enough touches on the ball.
Wright feels that he does not need a lot of time on the ball, he could still provide a boost to the Arsenal attack without being heavily involved in the game.
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“It’s been mentioned about Aubameyang not having enough touches in matches. He can get away with that,” Wright told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“If he stays right at the top there and let him get on with it, then why do you want touches when you’ve got Ozil, Mkhitaryan and all those players?
“You can stay on the edge and not touch it. If Arsenal can play to his strengths, he’s that kind of player who could have four touches and score four goals.”
Ozil had 83 touches, Mkhitaryan had 62, Alex Iwobi had 73 and Aubameyang had 25.
Mkhitaryan provided a hat-trick of assists against the Toffees.
Ozil did not score or assist but he did create four-goal scoring chances.
The playmaker of Turkish origin could easily have had an assist to his name had the Gabon international converted this chance.
Aubameyang’s missed chance just before scoring. Brilliant pass from Özil pic.twitter.com/nJHxrocAHP
— Terje (@ArsenalTerje) February 3, 2018
Arsenal take on Tottenham next in the North London derby at Wembley on Saturday.
