BBC pundit Garth Crooks has urged Arsenal to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 'at all costs' after naming the Gunners captain in his team of the season.
The Gabon international took his Premier League tally in 2019/20 to 22 goals after a brace in the 3-2 win against Watford on the final day, finishing one goal behind Golden Boot winner Jamie Vardy.
It is the second consecutive season that Aubameyang has hit the 22-goal mark and that was enough to earn him a spot in Crooks' team of the year - and he issued a stern message to Arsenal.
"I despair sometimes with so-called top-class coaches. They come with fantastic reputations and proceed to mess around with the most gifted players," he wrote in his BBC team of the season column.
"That was the impression I got of Unai Emery at Arsenal with the way he treated Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil.
"Fortunately, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was far too good, and in demand, to be messed around.
"Along comes Mikel Arteta and begins to tap into the talent. He makes Aubameyang his captain and reinstates Lacazette in the team.
"Too late for a top-four challenge but in time to get them to an FA Cup final.
"I wonder if the new manager can find room for Ozil next season?
"Regardless, Aubameyang is the key to Arsenal's success and they must keep him at all costs."
