Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has endured a torrid time since signing a new deal with the club in September. The Gabonese forward took time off to care for his ill mother, was dropped before the North London Derby for disciplinary issues and then contracted malaria on international duty. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has often left fans guessing with some of his team selections and relationships behind the scenes, including his bond with his captain. The Spaniard’s gamble to drop the club’s one-time record signing before the crunch game with Spurs paid off, but Aubameyang’s behaviour drew comparisons to former Gunner Mesut Ozil, who underperformed after signing a lucrative...
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