Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil snapped sunbathing during Arsenal match

ByEurosport

Updated 25/06/2020 at 18:39 GMT

Arsenal players have often been accused of taking things too easy in their lethargic Premier League campaign, and two stars haven't not helped that impression.

Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil were both photographed lounging with their feet up and holding umbrellas above their heads during the match at St Mary's Stadium.

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While the umbrellas may have been sensible in the heat, fans found the images amusing and took the opportunity to note another example of Arsenal players seemingly taking it easy when on business.

Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal sunbathing (Twitter)

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TV cameras picked up on Lacazette's entertaining pose then later Ozil too but fortunately for both, the visitors were leading 1-0 at the time to limit the potential PR damage.

Mesut Ozil at Southampton (Twitter)

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