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Arsenal hero Lauren: Lacazette & Aubameyang key for Europa League final

Arsenal hero Lauren thinks Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang could make the difference in Wednesday's Europa League final against Chelsea.

The strike duo will need to be on target in Baku if the Gunners want to secure Champions League football for next season.

On who he thinks will win the match, Lauren said: "I think it's a 50-50. I hope it goes to Arsenal because it would mean a great year for the lads because it's a long time without winning this trophy and it would put the team through to the Champions League, so I hope it goes to Arsenal!

"I think it will be key on Lacazette and Aubameyang playing, the way they have throughout the Premier League and in the semi-final, with Lacazette coming in to the middle – he understands the game, not only scoring goals, but he understands what the team needs.

"He comes in to the middle, links in with the midfield players. Aubameyang gets in the positions where he can take on the centre backs, and if they are at their best, Arsenal have a strong chance of winning the Europa League.

"If you're playing in the Champions League, you'll have more budgets, more options of who to sign if Emery needs to buy and reinforce some areas of the team."

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