This is why Aubameyang was late for Arsenal vs Tottenham

Auba dropped

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped ahead of Arsenal’s North London derby win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon. The Gabonese forward had been expected to start the match having scored in a number of games leading up to the pivotal clash including a hat-trick against Leeds and a brace against Olympiacos.

In his pre-match interview, Mikel Arteta revealed that Aubameyang had been left out due to disciplinary reasons.

BREAKING: Mikel Arteta confirms Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been dropped for the NLD due to disciplinary issues pic.twitter.com/4M8r5DXdij

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) March 14, 2021

It was later revealed by The Athletic’s David Ornstein that Aubameyang had turned up late for the match and this had not been the first instance of this happening and the Spanish coach had decided it was the final straw.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang dropped to bench for Arsenal’s visit of Tottenham after captain reported late when squad met up earlier today. Believed not to be the first time & falls out of line with club’s matchday protocols @TheAthleticUK #ARSTOT #AFC https://t.co/qQoMpNPF4w

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) March 14, 2021

Thankfully for Arsenal, Alexandre Lacazette stepped up with a penalty in the second half to score the winning goal in the derby and give The Gunners all three points.

Why Auba was late

Speculation grew throughout the game as to the reason why Aubameyang had turned up late to the game and it was suggested by some, thanks to photographic evidence, that the striker had been caught in traffic whilst trying to reach the ground.

If anyone is wondering why Aubameyang was disciplined for being late for the match today, this is him stuck in traffic at 12.04 in Muswell Hill! #ARSTOT pic.twitter.com/T3TlF1SX8f

— Peter King (@iampeterking) March 14, 2021

Because of the restrictions of Covid-19, Arsenal’s players are required to reach the ground by their own means and Aubameyang’s choice of travel is clearly one of his own forms of extravagant transport.

Regarding how Aubameyang felt about being dropped by Arteta, he could be heard driving angrily away from the Emirates whilst other substitutes in the ground warmed down.

“You could hear the angry revs from pitchside.

As Arteta conducted his post-match interviews, and the rest of the subs undertook a warm-down on the pitch, Aubameyang’s car sped away into the night.

Last one in, first one out.”@TheAthleticUK #AFC #NLDhttps://t.co/q5h2PgaSZD

— gunnerblog (@gunnerblog) March 15, 2021

Arsenal play Olympiacos on Thursday in the second leg of their Europa League last 16 tie. Whether Aubameyang will be present is as of yet unknown.

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Source: 101greatgoals.com