PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has informed his Arsenal team-mates to verify their crunch North London derby in opposition to Spurs is a ‘turning level’ in an underwhelming season.
Arsenal have endured their worst start to a league season in 39 years and sit 14th within the Premier League.
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang issued a rallying cry to his team-matesCredit score: PA:Press Affiliation
The Gunners skipper, 31, shared his ideas on Sunday’s conflict with league leaders Tottenham forward of tonight’s Europa League tie against Rapid Vienna.
The Gabon striker wrote in Arsenal’s matchday programme: “I can’t look ahead to the derby on Sunday.
“I believe that is the sport that we’ve to make right into a turning level for us this season.
“There’s nothing higher than this sport to provide you that chance to show issues round.
“We’ve to know that if we will win this sport then everybody will change their mindset.
“An enormous end result within the derby can actually raise the gamers, the followers – everybody.
“We all know it will likely be a tricky sport, they’re taking part in properly in the intervening time to inform the reality however we’ve to handle our sport, how we wish to play the sport, and make all of it about us.
“We’re ready for this sport – we have to give every part to get the win and alter our scenario.”
Mikel Arteta has led his facet to defeat in 4 of their final six Prem video games, together with residence losses to Leicester, Aston Villa and Wolves.
Arteta’s facet have solely picked up 13 factors in ten league video games.
And the Spanish boss previously admitted Aubameyang’s lack of goals was his chief worry.
The previous Borussia Dortmund star has bagged only one purpose in his final 9 league appearances – one thing former Gunner Jack Wilshere blamed on Mesut Ozil’s continued absence.
Nevertheless, Aubameyang has discovered the goal off the pitch after paying £2,000 for a four-year-old girl to get treatment for a genetic disorder.
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