Arsenal have stripped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the club captaincy following the ‘disciplinary breach’ that saw him dropped for the weekend’s Premier League win over Southampton.
The 32-year-old, who was formerly the club’s record signing and has scored 92 goals in only 162 appearances for the Gunners, will also not be included on Wednesday night against West Ham.
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A statement from the club on Tuesday morning confirmed, “Following his latest disciplinary breach last week, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will no longer be our club captain, and will not be considered for selection for Wednesday’s match against West Ham United.
“We expect all our players, particularly our captain, to work to the rules and standards we have all set and agreed. We are fully focused on tomorrow’s match.”
Aubameyang is believed to have returned late from an approved trip to France last week, having travelled to visit his mother, who has been suffering from ill health.
