‘Is Giroud still playing?’ – Arsenal fans fume at dodgy tactics against Brentford after 32 crosses in first half

ARSENAL fans fumed at Mikel Arteta for the Gunners’ cross-heavy approach against Brentford.

The Gunners put in a whopping 32 balls into the box in the first half of the Premier League clash with their fellow Londoners.

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Arsenal put a staggering 32 balls into the box in the first half of their clash with Brentford[/caption]

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And Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was slammed for the team’s cross-heavy approach[/caption]

But most of the crosses were far too high for Alexandre Lacazette – who was leading the line – to get on to.

The Emirates faithful were baffled by the sheer number of aimless balls into the box and took to Twitter to express their dismay.

Another asked: “Why are Arsenal players constantly whipping in float crosses to small fowards like Lacazette?

“Giroud left this club 4 years ago for goodness sake. There isn’t anyone who is an areal presence at this club barring Gabriel.

“Why can’t they just drill these crosses low!?”

And another asked: Is Giroud still playing for Arsenal? Judging by the amount of crosses we do.

“You swear Giroud or Kanu was up-front.”

One remarked: “A million crosses from Arsenal today. Did we forget that Giroud plays in Italy now?”

Arsenal’s 32 first-half crosses were three shy of their highest number of balls into the box for an entire match.

That stat enraged even more fans, one of whom said: “

“We still keep hooking that ball into the penalty box without someone who can get on the end of these countless crosses with their head.

“Maybe it’s time to put Holding up there last 10-15 instead of Nketiah.

“It’s time to try Pepe up Top over Lacca.”

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Arsenal’s 32 first-half crosses had fans reminiscing about the days Olivier Giroud lead the front line[/caption]

Another said: “Wasteful half from Arsenal.

“Completely dominated play but careless crosses and lack of final third ability has cost us thus far.

The Gunners eventually breached Brentford’s defence shortly after the restart, with Emile Smith Rowe firing them into the lead with a beautiful solo strike.

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