Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s lucrative new contract at Arsenal is not responsible for the striker’s form “falling off a cliff”, says Alan Smith.
The Gunners made the agreeing of fresh terms with their talismanic captain a top priority over the summer.
Eventually, having added another FA Cup and Community Shield to their trophy cabinet, the north London outfit got the deal they were hoping for.
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Aubameyang is now tied down until 2023, with Arsenal looking for him to spearhead more quests for major silverware.
The Gabon international has, however, found himself stuck in a rut this season, with just two Premier League efforts forming part of a four-goal haul across all competitions.