Arsenal continued in their unbeaten run on Monday night, with an emphatic 3 – 0 victory over Newcastle in the English Premier League.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ended his one month goal drought after he notched up two goals for the Gunners.
The Gabonese international did not play the entire duration of the game as the Arsenal skipper was replaced by Willian with 15 minutes left on the clock.
The former Dortmund star had hurriedly left the pitch after he was substituted and went straight down the tunnel.
His action had raised fears about his fitness situation. But, speaking to press after the match, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta explained the reason he walked directly towards the changing room.
“It was a little stomach problem I think and he had to come off.” said the Arsenal manager with a smirk across his face.
The 32-year-old would doubtless have wanted to stay on the field to grab a hattrick after looking back to his best in the second half against Newcastle.
He had admittedly had a frustrating first period in which he missed two presentable chances, and it looked as though it might be another baron night for Gabon striker.
But for Arteta the fact that he was able to bounce back so well in the second was a sign of the player’s character.
“That’s what he’s done through his career,” he said.
“And mentally you have to be really strong in order to do that. He’s come out of a difficult period. We’ve been missing his goals a lot.
“Today he’s come back scoring two and contributing to the team to win which is exactly what we need from him. Really pleased for him. “
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