ARS vs TOT: Aubameyang Dropped To The Bench Following A Confrontation With Arteta

• The North London Derby between Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side and Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham has kicked  off
• A win for Arsenal will move them to 9th position giving them a boost to end the season in a spectacular fashion
• while a win for Tottenham will move them to 5th position threatening Chelsea’s 4th position place.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been dropped to the Arsenal bench for today’s North London derby against Spurs as a result of lateness.

Aubameyang was one of three changes to the starting lineup that kicked off the Europa League win against Olympiacos on Thursday night ahead of Sunday’s marquee Premier League clash.

EKO HOT BLOG have found that Aubameyang reported late to the Emirates Stadium this afternoon, with it not being the striker’s first offence this season, Arteta decided to drop the club captain to the bench.

Arteta described the matter as a ‘disciplinary issue’ in the pre-match interview with Sky Sports

According to reports, this isn’t the first issue of lateness as it suggests this a problem that the club now need to nip in the bud, they’ll be hoping this punishment ensures Aubameyang is punctual from now on.

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