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‘Arsenal need more from Pepe with Aubameyang out’ – £72m man challenged by Nicholas

The Gunners have seen their talismanic striker ruled out for three games as he serves a ban, with others being called upon to step up in his absence

Arsenal “need more from Nicolas Pepe” with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to serve a three-match ban, says former Gunners star Charlie Nicholas.

Mikel Arteta is set to be without his most prolific frontman for Premier League outings against Sheffield United and Chelsea, as well as an FA Cup tie at Bournemouth.

That is a result of club captain Aubameyang picking up a red card in a 1-1 derby draw with London rivals Crystal Palace.