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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set to be hit with a fine for turning up late to north London derby - and it was NOT the first time the Arsenal striker's been unpunctual as Mikel Arteta gets tough

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to be fined after turning up late when Arsenal’s squad met for the north London derby.

Aubameyang was punished immediately by manager Mikel Arteta, who made the bold call to drop his captain for Arsenal’s clash with their biggest rivals Tottenham.

The Gabon striker was an unused substitute at the Emirates and watched on as stand-in skipper Alexandre Lacazette scored Arsenal’s winner from the penalty spot in a 2-1 victory.

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to be fined for arriving late for Tottenham clash

And Aubameyang is facing a fine to go with his benching, following his breach of club rules, as this is not the first time he has been late.