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'This is a private matter which we are taking seriously': Arsenal to deal with Alexandre Lacazette internally after £185,000-a-week star is 'pictured with balloon at his lips and messaged his friends that he was "doing balloons"'

Arsenal are taking reports striker Alexandre Lacazette inhaled nitrous oxide from a balloon 'seriously' and will deal with the matter internally.

The Frenchman, who has been warned about a similar offence previously, was pictured with a balloon in his mouth and is said to have sent a video to friends, according to reports in the Daily Star.

An Arsenal spokesman said: 'This is a private matter which we are taking seriously. It will be handled internally.'

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Arsenal are to deal with striker Alexandre Lacazette internally after he was seen appearing to inhale from a balloon with the club announcing that they are taking the matter 'seriously'

Arsenal are to deal with striker Alexandre Lacazette internally after he was seen appearing to inhale from a balloon with the club announcing that they are taking the matter 'seriously'

In the clip, Lacazette appeared to slowly relax back on his sofa before his eyes closed