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'He's a shadow of the player he was at Dortmund': Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang criticised by former Arsenal striker Alan Smith after making slow start to Gunners career

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has criticised Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and claimed that the Gabon international looks a shadow of the player he was at Borussia Dortmund.

Aubameyang became Arsenal's record signing when he joined from Dortmund for £55million in the January transfer window but he has cut a dejected figure on the pitch for the Gunners and has been deprived of regular service.

The 28-year-old arrived at Arsenal amidst much excitement having scored 141 goals in 213 games for Dortmund.

Pierre-Emerick Aubaemyang hasn't received much service during his Arsenal career so far
Pierre-Emerick Aubaemyang hasn't received much service during his Arsenal career so far
The striker has scored twice in five games but Alan Smith hasn't been impressed by him
The striker has scored twice in five games but Alan Smith hasn't been impressed by him

Although Aubameyang got on the scoresheet with a neat finish in Arsenal's 2-1 defeat away to Brighton on Sunday, Smith was heavily critical of his overall performance.