Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang removed as Arsenal captain

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been removed as Arsenal captain following a disciplinary breach last week, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

The Gabon international will not be also considered for selection for Wednesday`s league game at home to West Ham United, the club added.

“We expect all our players, particularly our captain, to work to the rules and standards we have all set and agreed,” Arsenal said in a statement. “We are fully focused on tomorrow`s match.” Arsenal manager Mikel

Arteta dropped Aubameyang from the squad that beat Southampton 3-0 at the weekend due to a disciplinary breach, but the Spanish boss had declined to reveal exactly what the striker had done.

Athletic report that Aubameyang was removed after returning late from a trip abroad. Alexandre Lacazette led the team against Southampton in Aubameyang`s absence.

The 32-year-old was dropped before for disciplinary reasons, with Arteta excluding the striker from their 2-1 derby win over north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur last season.

Arsenal are sixth in the league standings on 26 points after 16 matches, two points outside the top four.

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