With direct response, Arsenal manager Arteta ends the animosity with Aubameyang. In reaction to former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s criticism of his alleged shortcomings, Mikel Arteta has given a direct reply.
After leaving the north London club for Barcelona, Aubameyang was recorded criticizing the Gunners manager in a recently leaked video. He poked fun at Arteta, claiming that the man in charge of north London couldn’t handle strong personalities. Later on, he issued a statement clarifying his remarks and wished Arsenal luck for the upcoming campaign.
Arteta replied when asked about Aubameyang’s remarks: “People are free to discuss what they want.” When questioned further about the ambiance of his present dressing area, he praised his soldiers.
I’ve never been in a better dressing room, he continued, calling it wonderful. It’s an amazing delight for me as a coach to be a part of this group since the staff players are more fun, more dedicated, and have stronger relationships. I’m not in the mood to laugh. — Klopp following Liverpool’s defeat by Arsenal. Premier League defeat at the hands of Arsenal, 3-2, was attributed by Klopp to critical errors.
Aubameyang is back again in the Premier League with Chelsea, and when the two London clubs square off on November 6 at Stamford Bridge, he will have the chance to make amends with Arteta. The Gabonese, who has been in excellent form lately, scored against AC Milan to significantly advance his team’s chances of making the Champions League knockout rounds.
On Thursday night at the Aspmyra Stadion, the Gunners will play Bodo/Glimt in a Europa League match.
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