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Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Plays Down Importance of Trophies

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Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has said trophies are not essential for him to be rated as a "top striker."

The Gabon international has long been considered one of the most natural goalscorers in the game and he's excelled for the Gunners since arriving at the club in January 2018.

Speaking ahead of his team's clash with West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday, the Arsenal star was asked if his legacy would be blemished by a lack of silverware in north London, per Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday:

"I'm a striker so I will defend my side—I don't think you need trophies to be a top striker.