Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette overtaken in new Arsenal shirt sales by rising stars Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka
If asked to guess the Arsenal player who sells the most shirts, you'd probably go for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Well, you'd be wrong. And it's not Alexandre Lacazette either.
New show that Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka have overtaken Aubameyang and Lacazette as the most popular names on the back of the new Gunners strip.
Arsenal suffered their worst-ever points haul in the Premier League this season, but their domestic campaign finished on a high with FA Cup glory on Saturday.
Aubameyang was the hero, netting both goals in the 2-1 victory over Chelsea, but doubts remain over his long-term future in north London, with his contract set to expire next summer.
Lacazette's future is also the source of constant speculation, and perhaps fans are erring on the side of caution.
Meanwhile, Tierney and Saka look set to emerge as even brighter stars in the years to come.
After struggling with injuries for much of the season following his arrival from Celtic last summer, Tierney became the solution to Arsenal's defensive problems and delivered some outstanding performances after the Premier League restart.
Similarly, versatile academy graduate Saka enjoyed a stunning breakthrough campaign at the club, notching 11 goals and four assists in all competitions, while still in his teens.
It's no wonder the two of them have already become fan favourites, as early shirt sales appear to show.
Tierney's No.3 strip is the most popular choice since the 2020/21 kit release last month, while Saka's No.77 is the second-best seller so far.