Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta sent a crucial message to his players by dropping captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Thursday night, according to Martin Keown.
The Gunners striker was a key lowlight in what Keown described as 'the most disappointing performance under Arteta', as Liverpool brushed aside a lacklustre Arsenal on Saturday.
Willian came in to replace Aubameyang for the Europa League quarter-final clash with Slavia Prague, and the Invincibles defender believes Arteta made the right call.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was benched by Mikel Arteta for Arsenals' Slavia Prague clash
The striker had a miserable game against Liverpool and was one of the worst performers
'It's a big statement,' Keown said on BT Sport punditry duty.