Published 11:59 IST, December 7th 2020

Aubameyang's agent takes a dig at Mikel Arteta, plays blame-game over goal drought

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's agent took to social media to seemingly criticise Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's tactics for the striker's poor form this season

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Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has struggled for form ever since he signed his latest contract with club. Gabon international has been part of an Arsenal attack that has struggled to find back of net in Premier League this season. Many fans have criticised Aubameyang for his poor performances, with fans once again taking to social media to troll attacker after his abject performance in rth London derby against Tottenham. However, striker’s nt seems to have leaped to his client’s defense, suggesting that Mikel Arteta’s tactics are to blame for Aubameyang’s poor form in front of goal.

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Mikel Arteta’s men once again failed to convert ir dominance into goals, as y slipped to ar defeat in Premier League. Arsenal lost to Tottenham 2-0, with Harry Kane and Son Heung-min scoring goals in first half. However, it was Arsenal who dominated possession, keeping 70% of ball during encounter. Aubameyang himself h a game to forget, failing to produce a shot, create a chance or complete a take on against Spurs. striker struggled to get involved in game as well, taking fewest touches amongst players who started game.

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Aubameyang nt blames Mikel Arteta for striker’s poor form?

While many criticised Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for his poor performance in Tottenham vs Arsenal game, player’s nt h a different opinion. Kwaku Mensah took to Instagram to share a set of stats which showed Arsenal’s lack of creativity in final third this season. picture in question pointed out how Arsenal is amongst bottom three clubs in Premier League when it comes to goals, shots on target and chances created.

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Arsenal have scored a meagre 10 goals in 11 games this season, while y have mand to get just 32 shots on target as well. London club is also in last place when it comes to chances created, with Gunners creating just 65 chances until w. Sharing graphic, Mensah seemed to suggest that Aubameyang will find back of net once Arsenal man to create more chances under Mikel Arteta.

Aubameyang stats show striker’s struggles this season

Aubameyang contract signed earlier this year me him one of highest earners at club. Signed in September, Aubameyang contract ensures that 31-year-old pockets ws of £350,000 a week. However, since bumper Aubameyang contract, striker has struggled to replicate form that saw him score 22 goals in league last season.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has struggled in all competitions this season and has mand to score just four goals across 13 games. striker has particularly failed to fire in Premier League and has just two goals to his name. As a result, many fans have criticised star forward, claiming that Aubameyang’s body langu and performances on pitch haven’t been up to mark this season. 

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Im Credits: Kwaku Mensah Instagram, AP

11:59 IST, December 7th 2020