LONDON: Leaving his skipper and most influential player out of the north London derby for disciplinary reasons could have backfired on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta but the Spaniard's decision paid off as his side beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Sunday .
"I made what I thought was the right decision. We draw the line there," Arteta, who enjoyed his first win over Spurs as manager, told reporters."We know how important Auba is for us, for the club and that's it.Gabon striker Aubameyang, Arsenal's top scorer this season with 14 goals, was an unused substitute and Arteta's principled stance displayed the standards he expects from his squad.
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