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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has appeared to hit back at reports that Arsenal are concerned about his social media activity.

According to The Athletic, the decision to award the striker the captaincy has not been an universally popular one with everyone at the north London club - including some fans.

The former Dortmund forward is good friends with AFTV - formerly known as Arsenal Fan TV - contributor 'Troopz', and the Gabon international has invited the YouTube star to watch Arsenal games from the comfort of his executive box at the Emirates on several occasions.

But the report claims certain figures at the club are said to be 'irritated' by this, and Aubameyang has reportedly been asked to stop engaging with Troopz, after liking several of his posts calling for Arsenal to sack Unai Emery and sell Granit Xhaka.

(Image: @aubameyang97)

Taking to social media on Monday, Aubameyang posted a picture on his Instagram story after arriving for international duty.

He wrote: 'I just arrived in Gabon and heared a lot of bull... I talk with who I want and if somebody's not happy with... you already know,' followed with an emoji of a hand with the middle finger gesture.

Aubameyang has only just been made the permanent Arsenal captain after Xhaka was stripped of the armband last week.

Explaining his decision, Emery said: "Aubameyang is first [captain] because he is experienced and he has the respect of the dressing room.

"He was the top scorer last year in the league and I know he needs time to take that responsibility 100 per cent but we will support him.

"Every player will support every captain and we are going to support him as first captain because he took a step ahead to take that responsibility."