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Benoit Badiashile misses out on Chelsea's Champions League squad

Aubameyang and Badiashile out of Chelsea European squad

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been axed from Chelsea's Champions League squad and there was also no place for January signing Benoit Badiashile, but British record transfer Enzo Fernandez was included.

Soccer • 03 Feb 23

Mikel Arteta with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arteta hits back at criticism from Aubameyang

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hit back at criticism from former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - insisting his current squad is more "hard-working" than in previous years.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his wife suffered minor injuries, according to Spanish media reports

Aubameyang assaulted in armed robbery at home

Armed robbers broke into the home of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang early on Monday morning, police said.

Soccer • 29 Aug 22

Thomas Tuchel (L) managed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from 2015-17 at Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona encouraging Chelsea interest in Aubameyang

Barcelona are believed to be open to discussions over a fee for Chelsea target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Soccer • 13 Aug 22

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) has been in sensational form since swapping Arsenal for Barcelona

La Liga: Aubameyang scores again in Barcelona victory

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired Barcelona back into second place in LaLiga after a narrow victory at Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 21 Apr 22

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is off to La Liga

Arsenal confirm Aubameyang exit, Everton snap up Alli

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left Arsenal by "mutual agreement" to join Barcelona on a free transfer, with the move to be announced later today, while Dele Alli is linking up with Frank Lampard at Everton.

Soccer • 02 Feb 22

It is not clear if Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might return for next week's knockout stage.

Aubameyang returns to Arsenal to have heart assessed

Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will return to Arsenal for medical tests after cardiac lesions were found in tests conducted in Cameroon after he was positive for Covid-19.

Soccer • 17 Jan 22

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left out of Gabon's AFCON game due to "heart lesions"

Aubameyang misses Gabon tie over 'heart lesions'

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left out of Gabon's team to play Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday due to a minor heart condition.

Soccer • 14 Jan 22

Aubameyang's Arsenal exile to continue against Leeds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not yet ready to bring back former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang into the team.

Soccer • 17 Dec 21

Signs had emerged that all was not right between manager Mikel Arteta and star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Updated Arteta refuses to say if Aubameyang is done at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta accepts it will take time for the rift with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to heal – but refused to be drawn on whether the former captain had played his last game for the club.

Soccer • 14 Dec 21

Martin Odegaard (L) celebrates with Kieran Tierney after scoring Arsenal's second goal

Aubameyang discipline issue fails to hold back Arsenal

Martin Odegaard scored for a third successive game as Arsenal eased their way to a 3-0 victory over Southampton.

Soccer • 11 Dec 21

Aubameyang has been cleared to return but Lacazette (l) will miss the game against Chelsea

Aubameyang and Lacazette missed opener due to Covid-19

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette missed Arsenal's defeat at Brentford last Friday after testing positive for coronavirus, the Gunners have announced.

Soccer • 19 Aug 21

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shared the Golden Boot with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane in Unai Emery's only full season in charge of Arsenal

Emery wary of threat posed by Arsenal hitman Aubameyang

Unai Emery described Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a "killer" as he hopes the forward does not repeat his Europa League semi-final heroics of 2019 on Thursday night.

Soccer • 06 May 21

The Gabon international contracted the disease while on international duty

Aubameyang recovering after contracting malaria

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed he has been hospitalised after contracting malaria while on international duty with Gabon last month.

Soccer • 15 Apr 21

Aubameyang has been in and out of the Arsenal so far this season

Arteta: Aubameyang 'totally' committed to Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta does not think Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will become another Mesut Ozil and says the striker is "totally" committed to the club.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Aubameyang was an unused substitute for the North London derby

Arteta clears the air with Aubameyang but coy on return

Mikel Arteta has held talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after dropping the Arsenal captain for Sunday's north London derby - but says he cannot guarantee the striker will start against Olympiacos on Thursday.

Soccer • 17 Mar 21

Emile Smith Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrate at full-time

Arsenal leave it late to reach Europa League last-16

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang laid to rest the ghosts of 12 months ago to score a late winner as Arsenal edged out Benfica to advance into the last 16 of the Europa League.

Soccer • 25 Feb 21

The Gunners forward returned to form with a hat-trick against Leeds

Arsenal to speak to Aubameyang over tattoo video

Arsenal will speak to captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after a video on Instagram showed the forward getting a tattoo.

Premier League • 16 Feb 21

Arteta is only too aware how crucial his star striker is to the Gunners' fortunes.

Arteta delighted to have marksman Pierre back in fold

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the striker returned to the Arsenal side to hit his first Premier League hat-trick and down Leeds.

Soccer • 14 Feb 21

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has missed Arsenal's last two games

Aubameyang absence due to mother's health issues

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has explained his absence from the last two matches has been due to his mother suffering from "health issues".

Soccer • 27 Jan 21

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring Arsenal's goal against Southampton with Bukayo Saka

Patience key for Arsenal's young Gunners - Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has told Arsenal's young talent to remain patient and warned them of the pressure on their shoulders if they are thrust into the first-team spotlight.

Soccer • 25 Dec 20

'I think Auba had his doubts as well at the time but things evolved in a natural way'

Arteta was initially sceptical about Aubameyang staying

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he was unconvinced that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would sign a new contract when he first took charge at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 18 Sep 20

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have signed a new Arsenal contract

Aubameyang commits his future to Arsenal with new deal

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed a new contract at the club, he announced live on Instagram.

Soccer • 15 Sep 20

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winning goal in the shootout

Arsenal beat Liverpool on pens to win Community Shield

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired Arsenal to their second Wembley triumph of the month as Mikel Arteta's side overcame Liverpool on penalties to lift the Community Shield.

Soccer • 29 Aug 20

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) and Mikel Arteta hold the winner's trophy

'I think he wants to stay' - Arteta lauds Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should stay at Arsenal to learn how to lift trophies, head coach Mikel Arteta said following Saturday's FA Cup final win over 10-man Chelsea.

Soccer • 01 Aug 20