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Alla Zakarian

03-12-2018 | 15:41 Football
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Aubameyang breaks silence after banana thrown at Arsenal striker

A Tottenham fan has been arrested for throwing a banana skin at Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Emirates Stadium today. Arsenal beat Spurs 4-2 in the first North London Derby of the season, with Aubameyang one of the stars of the afternoon as he bagged a brace. The Football Association confirmed they will launching an investigation into the incident. Police later confirmed they would investigate whether the banana-throwing was racially motivated. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has had his say this morning and took to social media, posting a picture of the incident with the message '#whysmandoingthis?'. He also posted a banana emoji. Fans were quick to support him with one saying: "Huge respect for coming out fighting and not letting racist effect you. We love you Auba!"

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