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Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey both contributed to Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round win on Wednesday. But the duo were embroiled in a 'heated discussion' after the whistle blew for half-time at the Emirates Stadium.
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Lacazette opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half to send Arsenal on their way to a 3-0 win against AFC Wimbledon.
Thomas Partey was impressive in the hour he was on the pitch, marshalling the Gunners' midfield.
The Ghanian maintained an 81% pass accuracy, completed six out of nine long balls, completed three out of four dribbles, made three tackles and three clearances.
But both prominent performers weren't happy about something heading into the break as Arsenal were only a goal to the good against League One opposition.
Thomas Partey and Alexandre Lacazette had a heated discussion against AFC Wimbledon. (Image: GETTY)
On his YouTube channel, Arsenal journalist Chris Wheatley revealed he caught Lacazette and Partey in an explosive chat at half-time.
He said: "When the players were actually going into the tunnel, I noticed a fairly heated discussion between Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey.
"It looked like Lacazette was maybe a little bit frustrated; perhaps he was isolated up front.
"Of course, he did score from the penalty spot, but I don't think it was the best performance from Lacazette against Wimbledon. And clearly, there was a talk on the stroke of half-time between the two players.
"I'm not quite sure what it was about, but Lacazette was fairly animated in terms of throwing his hands up in the air, shrugging his shoulders."
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Partey's Arsenal career has been plagued by injuries so far, starting just 18 Premier League games in his debut season.
The 28-year-old has impressed with his displays so far this season, though, and there is optimism he will be the enforcer of Arteta's midfield for years to come.
Both Lacazette and Partey will have the chance to make a statement on Sunday against Tottenham Hotspur.