Arsenal were without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for their FA Cup clash against Southampton. The Gunners went into the game with the chance to book a Fifth Round tie against Premier League rivals Wolves, but were forced to do so without their captain in a last minute change to their plans.
The 31-year-old, who has been struggling in front of goal this season, suffered from a personal matter that occurred just hours before kick-off - forcing his manager to name two goalkeepers on the bench.Mikel Arteta addressed the absence before the match, which left Arsenal fans feeling confused but supportive.
The Spaniard said: ”He had a personal matter in the last few hours and we had to send him back."One fan wrote: “Best wishes to him and his family.
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