“I Had To Make A Difference” – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang On His Brace Against Fulham

By The Editor
on 7th October 2018

Arsenal’s record signing came on to assist one and score two as the Gunners ran riot in south-west London…

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Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang revealed that he knew he had to make an instant impact after being introduced in the second half at Craven Cottage and that’s exactly what he did.

Speaking to BT Sport after our 5-1 win at Fulham, a game in which Aubemayang was summoned on with the boys holding a narrow 2-1 lead, the Gabon international explained his mindset as he entered the fray.

The 29-year-old played a crucial part in that sensational third goal, putting in the all-important cross which saw Aaron Ramsey flick the ball in off the far post.

Moments later, Aubamenyang was really getting into the grove and grabbed a quick-fire brace himself, swivelling to volley one in before latching onto Ramsey’s through ball to grab the fifth.

It puts him right among the leading figures in the Premier League race for goals and the Arsenal star is happy to come through such a difficult test.

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“I think we played very well,” the former Dortmund man said.

“We knew Fulham play good football and that they play a lot with the counter.

“But I think the team played well. I came in and knew I had to make the difference and I did it. I think we have to keep the mentality, we have a great team spirit and we’re playing well in this moment.”

Emery is still attempting to find a way to play Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette together, though it’s proving to be difficult.

Despite operating with a 4-4-2 at Fulham, the head coach opted with Danny Welbeck as a partner for the aforementioned Frenchman which indicates a hesitance to pair our record signings together.