PIERRE-EMERICK AUBEMAYNG has been DROPPED for Arsenal’s North London derby clash against Tottenham.
The Gunners captain, 31, has been left on the bench for ‘disciplinary reasons’ by boss Mikel Arteta.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left on the bench for the North London derbyCredit: PA:Press Association
When asked why Aubameyang had been left out, Arteta gave a very short answer.
He said: “Aubameyang was going to start the game. We had a disciplinary issue.
“We have drawn the line, we move on, and he is on the bench.
“We have a process for every game that we have to respect.”
Alexandre Lacazette lines up in attack instead of the skipper.
And many will feel it’s a huge call from Arteta, with Aubameyang boasting seven goals and one assist in eight games against Spurs.
The Gabon star has had a mixed season at the Emirates after penning a lucrative new contract last summer.
Aubameyang went six league games without a goal earlier this term.
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And he then went 648 minutes without a league goal at home, leaving the Gunners suffering up front.
Aubameyang also took time away to care for his ill mother in France at the start of the year.
He has still scored an impressive 14 goals in 29 games across all competitions.
And after earning a place on today’s bench at the expense of Gabriel Martinelli, there is still a chance of Aubameyang coming on to try and add to his impressive tally against Spurs.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
