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Aubameyang Wishes He Was Part of Arsenal’s Title Challenge Says Emmanuel Petit

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Aubameyang Wishes He Was Part of Arsenal’s Title Challenge

Chelsea striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left wishing he was part of Arsenal’s title challenge instead of struggling at Stamford Bridge, according to Emmanuel Petit.

The Gabonese international spent four productive years at the Emirates Stadium, scoring 92 goals in 163 games and helping the Gunners win the FA Cup and reach the Europa League final.

But Aubameyang was essentially banished by Mikel Arteta before being sold to Barcelona this time last year.

Aubameyang said it was a dream to join Barca but only spent six months at the Nou Camp before being sold to Chelsea last summer.

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While Arsenal are enjoying a sensational season – opening up a commanding lead at the top of the Premier League table – Chelsea are down in 10th with Aubameyang contributing just three goals in 17 appearances.

All three of Aubameyang’s Chelsea goals came in October and Petit believes he must be regretting how his Arsenal career ended and be envious of his former team-mates who are challenging for the title.

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‘I said at the start of the season when they bought him it looked like a panic buy, Petit told Sporting Post. ‘Aubameyang is still a quality striker but he isn’t what he used to be.

‘I think he lost his passion and I think after his spell at Barcelona he can see what Arsenal are doing without him. What Jesus and Nketiah are doing.

‘Maybe he is thinking if he had the right attitude he could be part of what is going on there.

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‘Now with Chelsea, maybe there is a “curse” with the striker, but Didier Drogba wasn’t cursed – the whole team is not working, there is something wrong at the moment.

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‘There aren’t many players playing well for Chelsea right now. Even Mason Mount! I don’t recognise him at the minute.’

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Aubameyang came on as a late substitute in Chelsea’s goalless draw with Liverpool at Anfield, a result that leaves Graham Potter’s side 10 points outside the Champions League places.

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