Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Title bid is complicated but Arsenal want one or more trophies this season

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James Benge14 August 2018

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted that mounting a title challenge could prove to be “complicated” for Arsenal but vowed to ensure the Emirates trophy cabinet is replenished this season.

Arsenal’s first season under Unai Emery began in timid fashion as they fell to a 2-0 loss against Manchester City at the Emirates, with Aubameyang lacking in service as an attack that promised to be razor-sharp on paper struggled to sparkle in the game.

Emery’s side could find themselves further off the early season pace-setters after they visit Chelsea on Saturday but in truth a title challenge has never been expected from Arsene Wenger’s successor this season, with the top four a more realistic aim.

Arsenal also have the EFL and FA Cups and Europa League to compete for, the latter a tournament Emery won in three consecutive seasons at Sevilla, and their star striker is eyeing silverware before the season is out.

"Collectively, we want to play every competition to the maximum,” Aubameyang told ESPN. “We can't hide. It would be great to end the season with one or more trophies.

“The league is obviously the priority because it has been a while since Arsenal won it.

"It will be complicated, though, and we know that. Personally, I want to contribute as much as possible with goals and assists. I don't have a figure in mind but I really [think] it will be a very good season like the ones I had in the past at [Borussia] Dortmund."

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In four-and-a-half seasons at Dortmund Aubameyang established himself as one of world football’s most reliable goalscorers, finding the net 141 times in 213 appearances.

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