Gabon international, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, struck twice as Arsenal defeated Newcastle United 3-0 in the Premier League on Monday night.
The defeat condemns Steve Bruce’s side to a ninth game without a win in all competitions.
Aubameyang had not scored twice in a game since the FA Cup final last season. But, after a goalless first-half, the Ganon striker man put Arsenal ahead in the 50th minute after beating Emil Krafth down the left before powering the ball into the top left-hand of Karl Darlow’s net.
Bukayo Saka doubled the hosts’ advantage 11 minutes later after good work down the left flank from impressive youngster Emile Smith Rowe.
Aubameyang, 31, found the net the second time in the 77th minute thanks to an assist from Cedric Soares.
After a dreadful start to the season, Mikel Arteta’s side are now up to 10th place in the league.
Arsenal have now kept a clean sheet in five straight games in all competitions.
Speaking on the win, Emile Smith Rowe, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Arsenal, said: “We enjoyed it so much. Really happy with the win today.”
“We are coming well together as a group, we have had some meetings off the pitch. The whole group is so much stronger.”
“I just want to show everyone I am good enough to be in this team.”
“I’ve been abroad and in the Championship and it has helped me develop so much on and off the pitch.”
“Playing with Lacazette up top has helped me so much.”
