Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is "pretty positive" that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will return before the end of the season as the club captain continues his recovery from malaria. Image: Aubameyang has scored nine goals in 25 Premier League appearances this season"I have spoken to him many times," Arteta told Sky Sports News on Thursday. Asked if he was confident in Aubameyang - who has scored 14 goals in 33 appearances in all competitions during the club's 2020-21 campaign - playing again this season, Arteta said: "Well I hope so. Every game is a must-win for us and we have the opportunity to win a trophy that would dramatically change our season and next season. "Obviously they are the maximum responsible to run the football club.

Source: Sky sports April 23, 2021 06:03 UTC