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Mikel Arteta insists he 'completely trusts' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in front of goal after Arsenal striker showed his class to score decisive brace in Europa League victory over Benfica

Mikel Arteta insists he has 'complete trust' in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after his captain banished painful memories from 12 months ago to score a brace against Benfica and guide Arsenal into the last 16 of the Europa League.

The Gunners were just three minutes away from crashing out on away goals - despite both legs being played at neutral venues.

Current coronavirus travel restrictions meant the Gunners had to 'host' the second leg of their round-of-32 tie in Athens, where Aubameyang's late header saw them win 3-2 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate.