On Sunday, the 2015 African Footballer of the Year played from start to finish in Arsenal’s 1-0 home loss to Leicester City but he failed to threaten goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel with no shot on target.
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His only league goal so far this campaign came against Fulham on an opening day, and Bent thinks Aubameyang’s form has dropped and he is not having the best time in Mikel Arteta’s team. “There has been a drop-off,” Bent said on Talk Sport.
“But since he signed that new contract, it might be a coincidence, but he’s looked a shadow of himself. “He’s missed big opportunities in games, he’s not working with the same intensity, he doesn’t look like he’s enjoying it as much.
Aubameyang came off the bench to secure Arsenal’s 2-1 comeback win over Rapid Wien in their Uefa Europa League opener last Thursday. He will be expected to play a part when the Gunners host Dundalk for their next European fixture on Thursday before they battle Manchester United in the Premier League on November 1.