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Mystery surrounds Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's return with the Arsenal forward in quarantine after missing the last three games due to a family issue

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in quarantine as mystery surrounds when he will be allowed to play again.

The Gabon striker was expected to return to action on Saturday against Manchester United having missed the last two games due to his mother’s health issues.

Manager Mikel Arteta revealed after the goalless draw that his star forward is in quarantine, with no date set for his return.

It is unclear when Pierre Emerick Aubameyang will return for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta said the striker is in quarantine after returning home to look after his mother

It is not known whether or not Aubameyang, 31, had to go abroad to see his mother as Arteta said: ‘He’s been looking after his family and now he’s in quarantine.