Arsenal Vs Manchester City: 5 things we learned – Nothing’s changed

4. Why would Aubameyang want to stay?

Arsenal started the game spryly. They chased City hard in midfield, turned over possession in advanced areas well, and created several openings that they could not take advantage of in the first half. They also missed the chance to release Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in behind the City defence. Kieran Tierney and Dani Ceballos were the primary culprits with two golden opportunities to slide the striker in.

The energetic start slowly dissipated and City gained greater control of the match as it progressed. Aubameyang subsequently became increasingly isolated. Arsenal simply could not get him the ball. He had 24 touches by the end of the match. In contrast, Bernd Leno’s 58 was the most. Aubameyang grew frustrated.

His body language was off. He threw his hands up in the air whenever he didn’t get the ball. His shoulders dropped, he became disinterested in the match, and he stopped working hard for the team. Of course, there is some accountability for Aubameyang here. He should be more committed to the team. And yet, can you really blame him? There is a dwindling number of reasons why Aubameyang would want to stay.