Mikel Arteta came under huge criticism after his decisions to banish both Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal squads in recent years. However, it is now starting to prove that his decision has been justified.
On the same day that reports have emerged about Mesut Ozil quitting football after a turbulent spell in Turkey, it has also been announced that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been excluded from Chelsea's Champions League squad ahead of 2023/2023 knockout stages.
This seems a major win for the supporters of Arteta who stuck by his decision when both players were isolated at the club. football.london looks at Arsenal's reaction to Ozil and Aubameyang's surprising news.
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@briankipkene: Looking at Auba and Özil you start to think Arteta was right.
@Mith23_: Ozil retiring and Auba being excluded from the squad on the same day Arteta picks up his third manager of month award for this season
@Worrido_SK: I can’t mock Auba , he gave Arteta his first trophy , he was awesome for most of his time here
@madhitiaa: Auba left from Chelsea’s squad, Ozil ask for termination, our loanee play freakin good and Arteta win MOTM award. You just cant beat my manager
@CococureAce: While I am not happy about how Ozil and Auba's careers have turned out, and our own progress, it means I have to trust Arteta. I trust him with my own life at this point
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