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Paul Clarke

Arsenal supporters will love what Gary Lineker has said about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in fine form once again after bagging two impressive goals at Watford which put the Gunners 2-0 up at half-time.

Aubameyang's first was a thing of beauty as he took a pass in his stride whilst spinning around before firing home.

The striker's next goal was then of the poaching kind as he tucked home Ainsley Maitland-Niles' squared ball, with Arsenal fans loving the clinical nature of their side's attack.

But it wasn't just supporters of the Gunners' who were providing praise aplenty for the 30-year-old, with former Tottenham and Everton striker Gary Lineker hailing Aubameyang.

Lineker was one of the best goal poachers throughout his career, an art form which led to the Match of the Day presenter going within one goal of equalling England's previous all-time record scorer Bobby Charlton, before Wayne Rooney moved into top spot back in 2016.

Teams not just in the Premier League but throughout Europe have employed different types of attacks in recent years which have reduced the need for an out-and-out goalscorer like Lineker was.

But in Aubameyang, Lineker sees nostalgic similarities.

"The reports of the death of the goal poacher are grossly exaggerated," Lineker tweeted.

"Love watching @Aubameyang7 a master of his craft."

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Unfortunately for Arsenal the two Aubameyang goals were not enough to claim a win, with Tom Cleverley and Roberto Pereyra's (penalty) goals leading to a 2-2 draw.

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