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Aubameyang criticism dismissed as 'rubbish' by Wright after Arsenal star's goals against Newcastle

Ian Wright has dismissed criticism of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as "rubbish" after the Arsenal star's two goals against Newcastle.

Aubameyang has been a reliable source of goals for Arsenal since his £56 million ($76m) move to Emirates Stadium from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018.

The Gabon international has hit 78 goals in his first 129 outings for the Gunners, including two in their FA Cup final victory over Chelsea last season.

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However, he hasn't quite been able to live up to his usual high standards in the first half of the 2020-21 campaign, with only five efforts recorded through 17 Premier League outings.