Africa News of Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Source: legit.ng
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was in fine shape for Arsenal on Monday night, January 18, as he netted a brace to guide the Gunners to a 3-0 comfortable win over struggling Newcastle United.
Auba, who has struggled to find his scoring boots this season broke the deadlock at the Emirates shortly after the second half of the tie to make up for an earlier missed chance in the first half.
Thomas Partey, who was making a return to the fold from injury played an integral part in the opener as he set up Aubameyang for the goal.
Youngster Bukayo Saka doubled Arsenal's lead in the 60th minute before Aubameyang completed his brace on the night in the 77th minute to put the game beyond the visitors.
However, it has now emerged the Gabonese striker missed out on a glorious chance to score a hat-trick as he had to be subbed off.
Auba was withdrawn in the 79th minute of the clash just moments after he scored his second goal, with Willian taking his place.