Mirror
For the first time since his exile began, Mikel Arteta has opened the door for Pierre-Emerick Aubaemyang to return to the Arsenal squad.
The former Gunners captain has missed the last four matches after he was stripped of the captaincy for a disciplinary breach.
Arteta subsequently deemed him unavailable for selection, admitting that the striker was “hurt” over the decision.
In his absence Arsenal have won four games in 10, scoring 14 times in the process.
Without Aubameyang in the lineup, youngsters Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah have come to the fore, each scoring three times.
Alexandre Lacaztte, Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka have also stepped up, with Arteta’s young squad showing they have definite strength in depth.
