Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left out of the starting lineup over the last couple of weeks as his row with the club continues. Former Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has advised manager Mikel Arteta to 'suck up his pride' and bring back the Gabonese.
The Gunners have failed to find the back of the net in each of their last four games across all competitions.
They fired blanks against Burnley and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League as well as the two legs of their FA Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool.
Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Arsenal's struggles in front of goal are a strong reason to bring back Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang into the starting lineup. He told Football Insider:
"A big thing Arteta needs to do is suck up his pride and bring back Aubameyang. They've not scored a Premier League goal this month. They're struggling to score and it's one of the worst records they've had.
"You can't rely on Alexandre Lacazette, he's a striker who should be brought on for 20 minutes. He hasn't got the legs to play 90 minutes and stretch teams. Eddie Nketiah isn't good enough, he's not a Premier League striker.
"You've got a Premier League proven striker sitting on his own. I think it’s ridiculous."
The former Aston Villa attacker went on to advise the Arsenal hierarchy to force Mikel Arteta to reinstate the Gabonese into the team.
He said:
"If the owners had anything about them they would force Arteta to bring him back in. Whilst you're paying him £350,000-a-week and you're not scoring goals it's ludicrous to have him sitting there.
"If he doesn't move in January, Mikel Arteta needs to bring him back in and suck up your pride."
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's numbers for Arsenal this season
The Gabonese striker has made 15 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions so far this season, recording seven goals and two assists to his name. That includes four goals in the Premier League and three in the EFL Cup.
As it stands, there are uncertainties surrounding the future of the 32-year-old. Should his struggles continue at the Emirates Stadium, he could end up parting ways with the club before the transfer window shuts this winter.
Cihaepru
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shut up Gabby u were not a good player even during ur time
leuaiknsu
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Gabby what kind of advice do u give while u don’t won any cup even carabow cup tell government to give you job just serenader let footballers talk about football
Cihaepru
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useless Gabby was no good during his playing times what advice can you give
duhbekpr
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ARTETA IS RACIST....
Humancal44
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As if there isn’t one hanging around already.
Which one?
cemabpruyz
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Noooo, we don't need a dark cloud flying around us
As if there isn’t one hanging around already.
cemabpruyz
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Arteta’s false pride won’t allow that to happen
Humancal44
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Noooo, we don't need a dark cloud flying around us
McPeters
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He should show some signs of remorse like did. Apologize to the coach and the fans. But due arrogance he will not do it.
What has he done? He only came late from visiting his Mum and he apologise immediately, even his agent did. so, what else ? You better caution the arrogant coach rather than putting blames on players all the time.
Layabors
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He should show some signs of remorse like did. Apologize to the coach and the fans. But due arrogance he will not do it.
voselmnosu
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if not so then Arsenal will be number 8 at the end of the season behind Wolves just watch and see
Mocmnop
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Well said the chances created during that burnley match Aubameyang could have slotted one in
jiucimz
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Couldn't have summarised any better. I think the stand off has run its course and it's no coincidence sharp drop in form since he was dropped from the team albeit two wins. Bury the hatchet and move on.
vohaeikm
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No