It’s an African Football HQ podcast special this week, as Malek Shafei and Ed Dove preview the season ahead for Arsenal’s African stars.
There’s significant continental interest at the Emirates Stadium, with five high-profile African stars set to play major roles in Mikel Arteta’s plans this season.
In Saturday’s Community Shield final victory over Liverpool, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was again the hero—netting the opener after 12 minutes, before converting the decisive spot kick in the shootout after Rhian Brewster had fluffed his lines.
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Shafei believes Aubameyang is the best striker in the Premier League, and will again compete for the Golden Boot, but Dove is concerned about the ongoing uncertainty regarding his contractual situation.