Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped to the bench for the North London derby because of a "disciplinary issue", according to manager Mikel Arteta.
Aubameyang was replaced in the starting line-up by Alexandre Lacazette, as one of three changes from the midweek win over Olympiakos.
His omission was reportedly due to a breach of pre-match protocol, with reports surfacing that the Gunners striker reported in late ahead of the game with Tottenham at the Emirates.
In a surprisingly frank interview on Sky Sports shortly before the match, Arteta explained his decision to drop him.
“He was going to start the game, we had a disciplinary issue, we’ve drawn the line, we move on. We keep it internal,” the Arsenal boss explained.
“We have other players who are willing to play. I am comfortable with that.”
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
