On Monday morning, they were confused when Arsenal fans woke up to see Aubameyang scoring for Barcelona again. The Gabon international left the Premier League giants before the transfer window closed in January, and Aubameyang has undoubtedly been successful since moving to Spain. The striker has scored four times in four La Liga matches and he has also gained in barca's Europa League match against Napoli. So, after Arsenal struggled for so long, why did Aubameyang perform so well at Barca?
Perhaps the most obvious reason for the contrast between the striker's form is that Aubameyang has always made a good first impression at his new club. At Borussia Dortmund, the Gabon striker scored 13 goals in 32 of his first Bundesliga appearance and continued to improve until he stopped scoring goals due to his move to England. Similarly, at Arsenal, Aubameyang scored an impressive 22 goals in 36 league games in his first full season at the club and reached that record last season, but when he signed a big long-term contract with the club, he seemed to have thrown that form behind again. Whether the striker's form will continue at Barca remains to be seen, but his career suggests he could be at a low.
While there is no doubt that Aubameyang can score in any league in Europe, he may also find it easier to score in the Spanish top flight. Unlike Arsenal, the Gabon international's current team has control over almost all of their domestic opponents, so the striker will have more time and opportunities in the opposing penalty area. As Barca have shown in recent weeks against Atletico Madrid and Valencia, they still have one of the best squads in Spain. Now Aubameyang sits at the top of the attacking line, turning all the chances they have created into goals.