Gabriel Martinelli's outburst at Alexandre Lacazette exposes clear Arsenal transfer flaw

Arsenal have almost done a full 180 as their struggles in front of goal linger this season.

The Gunners were renowned for their blistering attack over the years, while their defence would continually let them down.

Now, it's the complete opposite.

The summer signings of Ben White, Aaron Ramsdale and Takehiro Tomiaysu have added some steel to Mikel Arteta's side and all of a sudden, they are one of the hardest teams to break down.

That was on display on Thursday night at Molineux as Arsenal secured a battling 1-0 win, finishing the game with ten men after Gabriel Martinelli was sent off.

The Gunners' frailties in attack almost cost them, however, as they failed to put the game to bed.

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Alexandre Lacazette is continuing to lead the line and his work ethic and his hold-up play cannot be faulted, but there is no denying there are limitations to his game.

It was another match without a goal for the Frenchman, whose Premier League tally this season remains at just three.

Lacazette missed several chances throughout the night, but the worst of them all was when he skewed a one-on-one with a glorious chance to make it 2-0 and secure the points shortly after Martinelli's dismissal.

This miss was so poor that Lacazette himself felt compelled to apologise for it on social media after the match.

"Disappointed," the Frenchman said. "I know I should score that one, gonna keep working to be back!!"

The Brazilian's petulant, albeit harsh, red card might have been coming as he was visibly frustrated at times, including towards his own teammates.

On one occasion during the first half, Martinelli went on a mazy run from his own half into Wolves' territory, dragging as many as five defenders along with him.

Martinelli had