Mikel Arteta reveals why Aubameyang is missing from the FA Cup lineup against Southampton

Arsenal are preparing to face Southampton in the FA Cup 4th round on Saturday, January 23. Ahead of the game, the Gunners have already revealed their starting XI, however, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is missing from it.

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🇧🇷 @g_martinelli01 starts 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @EddieNketiah9 leads the attack 🇩🇪 @Bernd_Leno in goal 🏆 #EmiratesFACup — Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 23, 2021

Speaking on Aubameyang's absence, Arteta said: "He had a personal matter in the last few hours and we had to send him back."

Mikel on Auba's absence: "He had a personal matter in the last few hours and we had to send him back."

🔜 #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/RMyX7xaxpV — Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 23, 2021

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