Mikel Arteta aims to help Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cope with great expectations

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been in fine form since Mikel Arteta took over as Arsenal boss. (Will Oliver/PA)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists he is not surprised by any criticism levelled at captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the forward is expected to score in every game he plays.

The 31-year-old has been Arsenal’s talisman in front of goal since his arrival in January 2018 but he had gone four matches without scoring until hitting the winner in Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League victory at Rapid Vienna.