Aubameyang scored twice as Arsenal defeated Chelsea 2-1 within the 2020 FA Cup closing to safe the primary silverware of Arteta’s managerial profession, however lower than a 12 months later he was dropped for disciplinary causes within the north London derby and his Arsenal profession gave the impression to be on the rocks.

The following season he was dropped from the squad in opposition to Southampton, as soon as once more for disciplinary causes, earlier than being stripped of the captaincy three days later after which he left the membership by mutual consent and joined Barcelona on a free switch.

Despite Arteta’s public admissions that Gabriel is a key a part of his plans amid curiosity from Juventus and Saudi Arabia, his actions have been louder than phrases.

The Brazilian and Oleksandr Zinchenko - who has been build up his health after an injury-hit pre-season - are the one two defenders on the membership seemingly in Arteta’s plans but to start out within the Premier League, with Morgan amongst these petrified of an Aubameyang repeat.