Mikel Arteta has challenged Arsenal’s attacking players to step up in the absence of captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese forward received a red card for violent conduct during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace in the Premier League. It means Aubameyang, who has 16 goals in all competitions this season, will miss the club’s next three games, which includes a trip to Chelsea later this month. Record signing Nicolas Pepe has found the net five times this term while Alexandre Lacazette has six goals to his name, but not struck for the Gunners since December 12. Lacazette (left) has struggled for goals of late (Mark Kerton/PA) “They have to make a step forward now. If he...
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