How Arsenal were destroyed by Crystal Palace and why Danny Welbeck shouldn't play up front


Danny Welbeck was in the wrong position

The desire to give Danny Welbeck another opportunity in his preferred centre forward’s position is understandable enough but, at some point, the reality of his performances and goalscoring return must surely force a rethink. 
Arsenal currently have three players competing to start in the centre. There is Alexis Sanchez, who has scored 22 goals already this season. There is Olivier Giroud, who has started only 12 Arsenal games this season but still scored 13 times across all his appearances, which include another 18 as a substitute.
And then there is Welbeck, whose nine Premier League goals for Arsenal have been spread across three seasons. Welbeck is more effective out wide and either Sanchez or Giroud should be the first option through the centre.

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