No Auba, no problem Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Arsenal’s win over West Ham Mikel Arteta’s decision to strip Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the captaincy and leave him out of his squad again dominated the pre-match discussion as Arsenal faced West Ham. Events on the pitch, however, showed the club’s future lies not with him but with their young players. The 2-0 victory was secured thanks to goals from Gabriel Martinelli, 20, and Emile Smith Rowe, 21, and included a man-of-the-match showing from Bukayo Saka, 20. It allowed Arsenal to move into the top four and provided vindication for Arteta’s boldness in the process. “It was a statement,” said a smiling Arteta afterwards. A statement, perhaps, that Aubameyang is no longer the crucial figure he once was. The 32-year-old has only scored four goals in 14 Premier League appearances this season and he was not missed. Alexandre Lacazette filled in ably, both as stri...