When you have both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in your ranks, you always have a chance.
Yet again, Aubameyang and Lacazette more than made up for Arsenal's defensive frailties by firing Arsenal to a 3-1 victory over Valencia in the first-leg of the Europa League semi-final.
A nervous and confidence-shattered Arsenal went behind early on at the Emirates but Lacazette scored twice in the first-half before Aubameyang netted what could prove a vital goal in the tie in the 90th minute.
Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shone again for Arsenal vs Valencia
Lacazette scored twice and Aubameyang once as Arsenal came from behind to win 3-1
Arsenal fans will be hoping to see the pair's celebratory handshake plenty of times in May
2018-19 season only
AUBAMEYANG
Goals: 25
Assists: 7
Appearances: 46
LACAZETTE
Goals: 18
Assists: 10
Appearances: 44
The pair have forged a deadly partnership for the Gunners, accounting for 43 goals between them this season as the club fight for a top-four spot and Europa League glory come the end of the season.
But what's their recipe for success? The answer is simple - since Aubameyang's arrival, the charismatic attacking duo instantly hit the ground running with each other, becoming best friends both on and off the pitch.
A huge moment in their fortunes came during Arsenal's comfortable 3-0 victory against Stoke at home last season.
With Aubameyang on a hat-trick, the Gabon international passed up the opportunity by allowing a goal-shy Lacazette to step up and take the penalty to make it 3-0.
The Frenchman had missed Arsenal's previous eight games in all competitions due to a knee injury and had only scored once in the Premier League since mid-December.
'I know Alexandre Lacazette is back [from injury] and I had scored twice already so I knew it would be good for his confidence,' Aubameyang said following the match.
This right here is the secret to a brilliant attacking duo, willing to put their personal desires aside to help their team-mates and team in the long run. And it is paying off this season.
Aubameyang always finds himself in the right place at the right time for the Gunners
Lacazette's build up play is second to none and he is the source of many attacking moves
The deadly Arsenal duo have forged a special relationship both on and off the pitch
The pair immediately put their Ligue 1 rivalry aside and have forged a huge bond at Arsenal
Aubameyang has netted 25 times this season and provided seven assists, while Lacazette has 18 goals and 10 assists to his name. The £109million deadly duo are delivering and firing on all cylinders.
Their relationship both on and off the pitch is infectious and it clearly rubs off on their team-mates, with the mood in the camp as good as it has been in a long time
